Sehore

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SehoreSehore District is located in the central part of Madhya Pradesh, India. Known for its rich historical and cultural heritage, Sehore offers a mix of ancient temples, beautiful landscapes, and historical monuments. The district is predominantly agricultural, with a peaceful rural charm. Sehore is also known for its connection to spiritual leaders and religious significance.

Some inscriptions on rocks discovered in the vicinity of modern Sehore state its name as Sidhapur and Sidrapur. On the other hand, some etymologists believe that Shehore derives its name from Sher, a word in Hindi, which means a lion, and a large number of lions were found in the area in earlier times. The location of Shehore in the foothills of the Vindhyachal mountains lends credence to this belief.

Sehore is an administrative district of Madhya Pradesh with its headquarters at Sehore town. The district derives its name from Sher, a word in Hindi, which means lion. As large numbers of lions were found in earlier times in the areas, the district has been named as such.

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History of Sehore

Sehore has a deep historical connection dating back to the ancient Maurya and Gupta empires. It was later ruled by the Mughal and Maratha empires, which left their cultural imprints on the region. During British rule, Sehore became an important military and administrative center. It is also home to several spiritual figures, including Lord Hanuman and Sai Baba, who have places of worship in the district. The town was also historically significant as part of the Bhopal princely state.

Ancient lores indicate that Maharshi Patanjali, the illustrious founder of Yoga sect also spent some time here in prayers & worship . Folklore also indicate to the visits of Lord Rama, Laxman nad Sita to its different places. Sehore has so many temples, Mathas, Shrines, Mosques, Churches of great historical and religious antiquity. In that sense, Sehore boasts of its glorious tradition of communal harmony and homogeneous culture.

The high school of sehore founded in 1835 by political agent Likinson, has to its credit student like Mr. Hidayaullah (Former chief justice, supreme court & vice president of India) Mr. Banchu [Ex chief justice ] Mirza Faim Begh [chief engineer].

Educational Institutions in Sehore:

Government Polytechnic College, Sehore:

Engineering Colleges in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh offering Engineering Degree coures such as BE, BTech, BArch, BPlan, ME, MTech, MArch or MPlan in the region. Joining in Engineering colleges that are All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) accredited is preferred is :

Sri Satya Sai Institute of Science & Technology, Sehore

Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sehore

R.A.K Agri Sehore College

Government Girls College

Satya Sai Engineering College

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Culture:

Sehore is having more than 80 % soyabean area of the district. The district has few trade and industries as Krashi Upaj Mandi, Bhopal Sugar Industries, Oil Fed Industries, Jag Manak Refinery Plant, and Pasu Ahar Sayantra etc.

The lacquer bangles of the district are a coveted adornment of the Gond , Bhiala Nad Korku tribes of the region. Bhavai, the traditional dance of these tribes is an excellent example of their artistic proclivities .In tribal area of Sehore the Bagoria dance, with its vigorous drum beating , is still performed around the Holi festival. This dance is occasion for tribal girls & boys to have run away marriage.

How to reach Sehore?

Nearest Railway Station:By rail it is well connected to several neighbouring cities.

Road Transport:The bus root of Sehore is well connected to several cities. Sehore is 39 Km away from state capital Bhopal towards south and on Bhopal-Indore highway.

Tourist Attraction of Sehore:

Place of Archaeological eminence,Ganesh Mandir, Cenotaphs of Kunwar Chain Singh, Jama Masjid, Jain Mandir, Hanuman Phatak, Church, Gurudwara, Ramlala Mandir, Salkanpur Durga Temple, Saru-Maru caves.

Ganesh Mandir :

Sidhha Ganesha Mandir is established in the village Gopalpur in the N-west direction , 3km frGanesh Mandirom from the District Headquarters. As per legend, it dates back to Vikramaditya of Ujjain and renovated by BajiRao I the Maratha Peshwa. Each Wednesday, large Nos of devotees throng here. Ganesha Chaturthi festival is also popular here .

Cenotaphs of Kunwar Chain Singh :

Cenotaphs, samadhies and tombs of Kunwar Chainsingh are 2 KM away in Dashahra wala Maidan on the bank of river Lotia on Sehore - Indore Road . These cenotaphs remind the historic fight between patriot Chainsingh of Narsingh Garh estate and political agent Mr.Medhank.

Jama Masjid :

Jama Masjid Built by Mugis Uddin Shah in 732 Hijri & renovatial by Beghum Siknadar Jahan in 1281. It is said to posses once a picturesque Bawadi (water tank).

Jain Mandir :

Jain MandirIt is situated in Kasba (sehore) .Two thirthankar idols are dated 1335 ,and 1548 Vikram Samvat .

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation in Sehore:

Hotel Rajshree Palace

Hotel Jehan Numa Palace

Hotel Noor Us Sabah

MPT Tourist Rest House, Sehore

Hotel Shubham Palace

Local Guest Houses