Sheopur
| Sheopur | |
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Sheopur fort
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 Sheopur
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| Coordinates: 25°40′N 76°42′E / 25.67°N 76.7°ECoordinates: 25°40′N 76°42′E / 25.67°N 76.7°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Sheopur |
| Elevation | 229 m (751 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 105,026 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 476337 |
| Vehicle registration | MP-31 |
| Sex ratio | 932 ♂/♀ |
| Website | www |
Sheopur is a city in Madhya Pradesh state of central India. It is the administrative headquarters of Sheopur District. Sheopur is linked by narrow gauge rail to Gwalior. The town is traditionally famous for its wood carving. Chambal River is just 25 km, which forms the boundary between Rajasthan and MP states.
Sheopur can be reached via train and buses from Gwalior which is 240 km and via buses from Sawai Madhopur and Kota which are 60 km and 110 km from Sheopur. Sheopur is located at northern part of Madhya Pradesh. Some of the main locations are Vijaipur, Karahal and Badoda. Major tourist attraction is Palpur (kuno) wildlife sanctuary. The well-known Kaketa reservoir is located in this district. The art of woodcarving has flourished in district Sheopur and the beautifully embellished wooden ceilings, doors and lintels with finely carved designs are silent testimonials of its glory. The wood carvers of Sheopur, with great sensitivity and skill transform different varieties of wood. The crafts persons of Sheopur make pipes, masks, toys, doors, stands, windows, wooden memorials, flower vases, bedposts and cradle posts etc.
The important rivers like Chambal, Seep and Kuno drain the district. The Chambal, which originates in the Indore district, forms the northwestern boundary of Madhya Pradesh with Rajasthan.
There is no conclusive documented source available that traces the historical origin of Sheopur Fort. However a Jain pillar edict dated 1026 A.D. refers to the existence of the Sheopur fort. The 11th A.D. the famous poet Khadag Rai of Gwalior in his renowned work Gopanchal Akyan mentions Sheopur. According to his account the king of Nareshar Ajay Pal (1194–1219) had declared Sheopur as his capital.
In 1301 A.D. Alauddin Khilji capturing the Ranthambhor fort, captured the Sheopur fort as well, which fort was under king Hammir Dev at that time. In 1489, Sultan Mahmood Khilji of Malwa captured it and established it as an integrated part of the Malwa Sultanate.
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