74 Man-made Structures- Other to Explore in Madhya Pradesh

The Gandhi Sagar Dam is a multipurpose dam located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It was constructed between 1955 and 1960, with the main purpose of providing irrigation to the nearby districts. The dam is built on the Chambal River, and its reservoir has a capacity of 7.3 billion cubic meters. In addition to irrigation, the Gandhi Sagar Dam also provides drinking water to approximately 1 million people and generates hydroelectric power.

Ghughua Fossil Park is a National Park, located in Dindori. Here fossils of trees of six and a half million years are preserved as an invaluable heritage. It was discovered here in 1970. It has been preserved in glass showcases. These fossils are very precious and give a lot of information about the history of Earth.

Govindgarh Palace was a summer retreat to the King of Rewa as it is surrounded by some enchanting waterfalls. The construction dates back to the year 1882 AD, and this palace is a work of the Baghela Dynasty. This palace is also considered as Mini Vrindavan and is famous for the Sundreja Mangoes and its breezy location.

Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhod is a memorial constructed in the memory of Guru Hargobind Sahib. Built inside the Gwalior Fort, the Gurudwara was constructed in 1970. Made up of marble and colourful stained glass exteriors, the Gurudwara is one of the significant Sikh pilgrimage sites and is visited by many tourists each year.

A huge reservoir in the distrcit of raisen built on the Halali River. This dam is popular among locals of Bhopal as an excellent spot for picnic and boat rides. Apart from this, the reservoir is home to aquatic life forms such as catla, mrigal, mystus, rohu and chitala.

It is one of the 51 major Shaktipeeths of India. Legend has it that Goddess Parvati took the form of Harsiddhi to kill two demons at the behest of Lord Shiva. The temple was built during the Maratha Period and has two towering deep stambhs that are lit up on the eve of every festival. The temple also offers accommodation.

Hoshang Shah's Tomb is regarded as India's first marble tomb in honor of Hoshang Shah who holds a significant position in the history of India. It is noted that the tomb was constructed in the 15th century. The tomb was so beautiful that it impressed Shah Jehan and so he sent four of his architects before construction of the Taj Mahal.

Also called as National Museum of Humankind or Museum of Man is an anthropology museum located in Bhopal, to present an integrated story of the evolution of man and culture with special reference to India. This museum depicts the story of mankind in time and space.

This is Asia's prestigious hydropower project built over the river Narmada. The construction of the main dam started in 1992. The site features a concrete gravity dam which is 92 metre tall and 653 metre long. it withholds the largest reservoir in India, with a capacity of 12.22 billion cu m . The dam was built as a joint venture between Madhya Pradesh irrigation and National Hydroelectric Power Corporation. It was commissioned on May 2005.

Jai Vilas Palace, is a nineteenth-century palace in Gwalior, India. It was established in 1874 by Maharajadhiraj Shrimant Jayajirao Scindia Alijah Bahadur, the Maharaja of Gwalior. While the major part of the palace is now the "Jiwajirao Scindia Museum" opened to the public in 1964, a part of it is still the residence of his descendants the former royal Maratha Scindia dynasty.

The Jantar Mantar is an equinoctial sundial, consisting of a gigantic triangular gnomon with the hypotenuse parallel to the Earth's axis. Maharaja Jai Singh 2 has built this in the 18th century. Now it was a famous monument in Ujjain.

The Karan Mahal is another significant monument at Gwalior Fort. The Karn mahal was built by the second king of the Tomar dynasty, Kirti Singh. He was also known as Karn Singh, hence the name of the palace.

Kati Ghati is located in the ancient town of Chanderi, in the district of Ashoknagar. this particular impressive large gate has been in a successful manner cut out of the live standing huge rock of the hill range which is nearly 85 feet wide and 30 feet high and which encloses this small town.

This is a famous pilgrimage centre in Indore bult during the reign of Holkar dynasty which was dedicated to the god Ganesha. This temple is locatd in a picturesque location and a lot of devotees visit this place everyday.

The Koshak Mahal is located in the ancient town of Chanderi. It is an important historical and architectural monument of this particular region. It was constructed by Mahmud Khilji of Malwa. The architecture of the Koshak Mahal, Chanderi bears a lot of resemblance to the architecture of Mandu.

Lal Baag Palace is one of the most spectacular three-story buildings on the bank of the River Khan which was built by Maharaja Shivaji Rao Holkar from 1886-1921. it was one of the most stylish residences in India. This Palace once hosted many royal receptions and even today reflects the lifestyle and taste of the Holkar Rulers.

A historical place of interest located on top of a hill in Jabalpur which was founded by Gond rulers. Dating back to 11th Century AD. The fort is a small one and is considered to be one of the finest ancient monuments of India. There are so many things of interest in and around the fort.

Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and one of the twelve Jyotirlingams, located in the ancient city of Ujjain on the side of the holy river Shipra. The presiding deity, Lord Shiva in the lingam form is believed to be Swayambhu. this place is very scenic with an altogether different and unmatched peace of mind and composure . all these attract a lot of devotees to visit this place every day.

According to Puranic traditions, Lord Krishna, Lord Balram and Krishna's friend Sudama were taught by Kalaguru Sandipani at the ashram here. The temple here is the only temple in India to have a standing statue of Nandi - the sacred bull. A holy pond known as Gomti Kund exists nearby. Krishna is believed to have bought Gomti River here so that his guru did not have to go to Dwarika every day to take a holy dip in the Gomti river.

Mandu (City of Joy) is a small city in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India, now best known for a fort built by Baaz Bahadur in the memory of his queen Rani Roopmati. Between 1401 and 1561 it was the capital of a Muslim state in the north of India. The capital was abandoned more than 400 years ago, and it's now a small city but also home to a large ruins site more than 10 km long and 15 km wide. The temple dedicated to Shiva also attracts many pilgrims.