80-539: Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (Hindi: वाहन निर्माणी जबलपुर), is a military motor vehicle factory, located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh , India, part of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited which was previously a part of Ordnance Factory Board , controlled by the Ministry of Defence , Government of India . The production of Shaktiman trucks (MAN 415 L1 AR), Jonga (Jabalpur Ordnance and Guncarriage Assembly) Light Utility Vehicles and
160-714: A Shivalinga at Piawan, and his son Lakshmikarna built the Karna-meru temple at Varanasi , which was probably dedicated to Shiva . Yashahkarna is said to have worshipped at the Shiva temple in Draksharama during an invasion of the Andhra region. The patronage of Gayakarna 's queen Alhanadevi led to the rise of Pashupata Shaivite religious leaders in the Kalachuri kingdom. The Gyaraspur inscription of Kokalla I's son Valleka, which records
240-528: A battle against the Chandelas . Shankaragana was succeeded by his younger brother Yuvarajadeva II , who established matrimonial relations with the Kalyani Chalukya ruler Tailapa II . The Malwa king Munja , who was an enemy of Tailapa, invaded the Kalachuri kingdom and raided their capital Tripuri. After the death of Yuvarajadeva II, the ministers placed his son Kokalla II on the throne. According to
320-482: A brief period. The dynasty gradually declined after Lakshmikarna, whose successors lost control of their northern territories to the Gahadavalas . Trailokyamalla , the last known ruler of the dynasty, ruled at least until 1212 CE, but it is not certain how and when his reign ended. In the later half of the 13th century, the former Kalachuri territories came under the control of Malwa and Bundelkhand, and ultimately under
400-541: A collection of items related to Mahatma Gandhi. Dumna Nature Reserve Park is an ecotourism site located near Jabalpur Airport . It houses Khandari Dam, a source of drinking water to the city. The Bargi Dam Reservoir is known for boat rides. Tourist attractions in Jabalpur also include the boat rides along the Narmada river, which is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) away from the city, especially in moonlight. The journey through
480-547: A defeat against the Chandela king Vijayapala , but ultimately extended his control over the sacred cities of Varanasi and Prayaga . During his reign, the Ghaznavid general Ahmad Niyaltigin raided Varanasi in 1033 CE. Gangeyadeva's successor Lakshmikarna (r. c. 1041-1073 CE), was the most noted military commander of the dynasty. He assumed the title Chakravartin after several successful campaigns against his neighbours. In
560-589: A granddaughter of the Malwa king Udayaditya , which led to peace between the two kingdoms. However, he seems to have suffered reverses against the Chandela king Madanavarman . The Kalachuris of Ratnapura , who had earlier served as vassals of the Tripuri Kalachuris, declared their independence during Gayakarna's reign. Gayakarna unsuccessfully tried to reduce them to submission. Gayakarna's son Narasimha recovered
640-467: A large part of the Chandela territory for over a decade, before being ousted by Devavarman's successor Kirttivarman in the 1070s CE. Lakshmikarna's son Yashahkarna (r. c. 1073-1123 CE) raided some neighbouring territories, but lost the northern parts of his kingdom, including Varanasi , to the Gahadavalas . He also suffered defeats against the Malwa king Lakshmadeva and the Chandela king Sallakshanavarman . Yashahkarna's son Gayakarna married
720-593: A peace treaty, with Lakshmikarna's daughter Yuvanashri marrying the Pala king. In the south-west, Lakshmikarna fought an inconclusive war with the Kalyani Chalukya king Someshvara I . He also seems to have fought with his south-eastern neighbour, the Chola king Rajadhiraja . In the west, he defeated a Gurjara king, who can be identified with the Chaulukya king Bhima I . In the mid-1050s, Lakshmikarna and Bhima allied against
800-559: A population of 1,081,677. The Jabalpur metropolitan area (urban agglomeration) recorded a population of 1,268,848. The Narmada river bringing in freshwater from the Vindyachal Ranges has developed Jabalpur district into an agrarian economy. The land of the Narmada basin with its fertile alluvial soil gives good yields of sorghum, wheat, rice, and millet in the villages around Jabalpur. Important among commercial crops are pulses, oilseeds, cotton, sugar cane, and medicinal crops. The state
880-453: A war, but there is some uncertainty regarding the exact chronology. According to one theory, Bhoja defeated Gangeyadeva before the anti-Chalukya campaign, in which Gangeyadeva fought as a Malwa vassal. Another theory is that the two turned enemies after their campaign against the Chalukyas. In the 1030s, Gangeyadeva achieved military successes at his eastern and northern frontiers, and assumed
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#1732869319776960-564: Is Vehicle Research & Development Establishment of Defence Research and Development Organisation . Since VFJ produces defence vehicles, its primary customers are the Indian Armed Forces , Central Armed Police Forces , State Armed Police Forces , Paramilitary Forces of India and Special Forces of India , which have land-based operations. It also supplies vehicles to civilians, government and private organisations. Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh Jabalpur , formerly Jubbulpore ,
1040-418: Is a city situated on the banks of Narmada River in the state of Madhya Pradesh , India. It is the 3rd-largest urban agglomeration of the state and the 38th-largest of the country. Jabalpur is the administrative headquarters of the Jabalpur district and the Jabalpur division . It is the judicial capital of Madhya Pradesh with Madhya Pradesh High Court being located in the city. It is generally accepted that
1120-507: Is a fort built by the Gond king Madan Shahi in 1116 which is situated atop a hill in Jabalpur. Kachnar city is known for a 23-metre-high (76 ft) Shiva statue housing a cavern with replicas of Shiva lingas from 12 shrines nationwide. The city also houses the Rangawati Museum which was built in 1964 to commemorate Rani Durgavati . The museum also hosts ancient relics, sculptures and
1200-434: Is also the most convenient airport for visiting National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries which surround the city of Jabalpur. The airport has direct connectivity with major cities of New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Indore and Bilaspur. Alliance Air , Indigo and SpiceJet operate from here. Jabalpur Junction railway station , is one of the five major railway stations located in the city. Madan Mahal railway station
1280-516: Is an important divisional headquarters, having eight districts: Jabalpur, Seoni, Mandla, Chhindwara, Narsimhapur, Katni, Dindori, Balaghat. The Jabalpur District has been reconstituted on 25 May 1998. It now has four tehsils Jabalpur, Sihora, Patan, and Kundam. Jabalpur also has the headquarters of the Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board, Homeguards, and many other state and central government offices. There are seven blocks in
1360-475: Is charged with governance of the city's civic and infrastructural assets. The corporation has two wings: deliberative and executive. The head of the executive wing is a municipal commissioner who is responsible for the corporation's day-to-day operation and assists the deliberative wing in the decision-making process. The JMC council has one elected representative (corporate) from each ward. Council elections, by popular vote, are held every five years. A corporate from
1440-559: Is close to Jabalpur and can be easily visited. The recently notified Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve , 7th tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh also lies in close vicinity to Jabalpur. Hanumantal Bada Jain Mandir is a 17th-century Jain temple that appears like a fortress with numerous shikharas . The temple has 22 shrines (vedis), making it the largest independent Jain temple in India. Madan Mahal
1520-404: Is known about the earliest rulers of the dynasty, who find mentions in the inscriptional genealogies. The earliest extant inscriptions of the dynasty have been discovered at Chhoti Deori and Sagar . These inscriptions are from the reign of Shankaragana I, and have been dated to the 8th century CE. The Karitalai inscription of Lakshmanaraja I (825-850 CE) eulogizes a Rashtrakuta king (whose name
1600-678: Is known for many universities such as Rani Durgavati University (also called the University of Jabalpur), Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University , Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University , Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University and Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur , Indian Council of Medical Research -NIRTH. Other institutions like Tropical Forest Research Institute , Jabalpur and MP State Forest Research Institute , Jabalpur are very important forest research centers based in Jabalpur. Kalachuris of Tripuri The Kalachuris of Tripuri ( IAST : Kalacuri ), also known
1680-562: Is located in the heart of Jabalpur City. Jabalpur city homes the Zonal Headquarters of West Central Railways (WCR). Jabalpur is also one of the three divisional headquarters in WCR. The boundaries of divisional headquarters extend up to Itarsi Junction in the south-west, Bina Junction station in the north, Manikpur Junction and Rewa station in the North East and Singrauli station in
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#17328693197761760-760: Is lost), and mentions the defeat of one Nagabhata (presumably the Gurjara-Pratihara king Nagabhata II ). This suggests that during this time, the Kalachuris were subordinate to their southern neighbours - the Rashtrakuta emperors, and fought against their northern neighbours - the Pratihara emperors. They had multiple marital connections to the Rashtrakutas. However, by the time of Lakshmanaraja's son or grandson Kokalla I (r. c. 850-890 CE), they had shifted their allegiance to
1840-512: Is mentioned in Rashtrakuta inscriptions; and Valleka or Vallavati, who is known by his Gyaraspur inscription. Valleka's inscription states that he was a son of queen Nata, who can be identified with the Chandela princess "Natta" mentioned as a wife of Kokalla in the Varanasi inscription of the later ruler Karna . Valleka appears to have been the last (or one of the last) Kalachuri governor of
1920-440: Is nearly 1,386 mm (54.6 in). The Winter begins in late November and lasts until early March. January is the coldest month, with an average daily temperature near 15 °C (59 °F). Jabalpur has been ranked 2nd best “National Clean Air City” (under Category 1 >10L Population cities) in India according to 'Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 Results' A species of noasaurid theropod dinosaur named Laevisuchus indicus
2000-478: Is poised for a breakthrough in soybean cultivation. In Kharif crops occupy 60% and Rabi crops 40% area with 71.4% area under food grain production. Nearly 59% of landholders are marginal whereas small farmed share 18% of farmland. Jabalpur has a variety of industries largely based in mineral substances of economic value found in the district, although the ready-made garments industry is a substantial portion of production in Jabalpur. Defence establishments started in
2080-815: Is the headquarters of the Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board, the Home-guards and other state and central-government offices. The Jabalpur Cantonment is one of the largest cantonments in India. In addition to the ordnance factories, other organisations present in the city include HQ Madhya Bharat Area, the Jammu & Kashmir Rifles Regimental Centre, the Grenadiers Regimental Centre, 1 Signal Training Centre, College of Material Management, Central Ordnance Depot, 506 Army Base Workshop, Military Hospital, HQ Chief Engineer Jabalpur Zone, Military Dairy Farm, and HQ Recruiting Zone. Civilian organisations which are part of
2160-599: Is under construction around Jabalpur which will be second longest ring road in India after Hyderabad's ORR . Longest elevated corridor of Madhya Pradesh is also present in Jabalpur City which is nearing completion. This will be one of the longest elevated roads in India. Jabalpur became a centre of higher education by the end of the 19th century, with institutions such as the Hitkarini Sabha , established by local citizens in 1868, and Robertson College (now bifurcated into
2240-529: The British colonial architecture . Jabalpur has a humid subtropical climate typical of north-central India (Madhya Pradesh and southern Uttar Pradesh ). Summer begins in late March, lasting until June. May is the hottest month, with an average temperature exceeding 40 °C (104 °F). Summer is followed by the southwest monsoon , which lasts until early October and produces 889 mm (35 in) of rain from July to September. The average annual precipitation
2320-605: The Chalukya dynasty ). One of the Kalachuri ministers, Golok Simha Kayastha, was instrumental in founding the Chausath Yogini Temple near Bhedaghat . His descendants include Bhoj Simha, who was the Dewan to the Gond king Sangram Shah (1491–1543); Dewan Aadhar Singh Kayastha, who was the prime minister to Rani Durgavati (r. 1550–1564), and Beohar Raghuvir Sinha, the last Jagirdar of Jabalpur who reigned until 1947. Jabalpur
2400-574: The Delhi Sultanate . A branch of the dynasty, the Kalachuris of Ratnapura , ruled at Ratnapura (now Ratanpur ) in present-day Chhattisgarh . The Kalachuris of Tripuri alternatively called themselves Haihayas in some of their records: the earliest such records are the Bilahari stone inscriptions of Yuvaraja-deva II . The dynasty traced its ancestry to the legendary lunar dynasty , claiming descent from
2480-736: The Government Science College, Jabalpur , and Mahakoshal Arts & Commerce College) was established in Sagar in 1836 and moved to Jabalpur in 1873. Government Engineering College, Jabalpur was the first technical institution in Central India to be established by the British. IIITDM Jabalpur was founded in 2005. Scholars, authors and politicians such as Ravishankar Shukla , Rajneesh , Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh had been in Jabalpur for some time in their life. Jabalpur
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2560-492: The Kalachuris of Chedi , ruled parts of central India during 7th to 13th centuries. They are also known as the Later Kalachuris to distinguish them from their earlier namesakes, especially the Kalachuris of Mahishmati . Their core territory included the historical Chedi region (also known as Dahala - mandala ), and their capital was located at Tripuri (present-day Tewar near Jabalpur , Madhya Pradesh ). The origin of
2640-496: The Kalachuris of Mahishmati , who ruled in the west-central India during 6th-7th centuries. According to this theory, after facing setbacks against the Chalukyas in the south, the Kalachuris expanded their power in the north; amid the political chaos after the decline of Harsha 's empire, Buddharaja's successor Vamaraja established himself at Kalanjara in the late 7th century, and finally moved to Tripuri. Because of their rule over
2720-795: The Maratha governor of Sagar , and made a tributary state of the Maratha Empire . The Maratha rulers of Sagar finally annexed the weakened Garha Kingdom in 1781. Around 1798, the Maratha Peshwa gave the Nerbuddah valley to the Bhonsle kings of Nagpur , who ruled the area until 1818, when it was seized by the British East India Company after the Battle of Sitabuldi . The British made Jabalpur
2800-527: The Ministry of Defence are the Cantonment Board, Controller of Defence Accounts, Defence Standardisation Cell and the Canteen Stores Department . Sweets in Jabalpur's local delicacy include Doodh ka Halwa, Kalakand, Bhaji Wada, Dal Mangode, Aloo Vada, Khoye ki Jalebi, Mawa-Bati, Khoprapak, Shrikhand, Malpua, Imarti and Makkhanvada. Khoye ki Jalebi, which is quite popular in Madhya Pradesh,
2880-475: The Pauravas and Bharata . According to the 12th century poem Prithviraja Vijaya , the dynasty descended from Kartavirya Arjuna through one Sahasika ("courageous"), who was a maternal ancestor of the poem's hero Prithviraja III . The poem also traces Kartavirya's mythical ancestry to Chandra, through his son Budha (the mercury). Historian V. V. Mirashi theorizes that the Kalachuris of Tripuri descended from
2960-428: The 1030s, the Kalachuri king Gangeyadeva assumed the title of Maharajadhiraja after achieving military successes at his eastern and northern frontiers. The kingdom reached its zenith during the reign of his son Lakshmikarna (1041-1073 CE), who assumed the imperial title Chakravartin after military campaigns against several neighbouring kingdoms. He also controlled a part of the Malwa and Bundelkhand kingdoms for
3040-699: The 13th century, the former Kalachuri territories came under the control of the Kingdom of Malwa , Kingdom of Bundelkhand , the Delhi Sultanate and the Seunas (Yadavas of Devagiri) . Shaivism is the predominant faith referred to in the Tripuri Kalachuri inscriptions. Several Shaiva leaders ( acharya ) served as royal preceptors (rajaguru) to Kalachuri kings; these included Purusha-shiva (to Yashahkarna ), Shakti-shiva (to Gayakarna ), Kirti-shiva (to Narasimha ), and Vimala-shiva (to Jayasimha ). Gangeyadeva installed
3120-602: The Bilhari inscription, which describes Bhoja as one of the "pillars of glory" erected by Kokalla I; and the Varanasi inscription, which describes Bhoja as a recipient of Kokalla's protection. The descriptions in these two inscriptions had led earlier scholars to believe that Kokalla subjugated Bhoja, but Valleka's inscription suggests that the Kalachuris were subordinate to the Pratihara emperor Bhoja. Based on Valleka's inscription, epigraphist Richard G. Salomon theorizes that Kokalla I
3200-609: The Dahala or Chedi region, the family came to be known as the Kalachuris of Dahala and the Chaidyas ("[lords] of the Chedi country"). However, there is no concrete evidence that conclusively proves that the two dynasties were related. No extant records of the Mahishmati dynasty describe them as "Haihayas", although records of their neighbours - the Chalukyas - refer to them by this name. Little
3280-709: The Gurgi inscription of Kokalla, three neighbouring kings were afraid of him: the Gurjara king (possibly the weak Gurjara-Pratihara ruler Rajyapala), the Gauda king (the Pala ruler Mahipala ), and the Kuntala king (the Kalayani Chalukya king Vikramaditya V ). These claims suggest that Kokalla raided the territories of these kings. Gangeyadeva , the son and successor of Kokalla II, ascended
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3360-557: The Hindu god Shiva . Tripurasura being the main asura, gave the city its puranic name Tripur Tirth. Tripuri region corresponds to the ancient Chedi Kingdom of Mahabharata times, to which king Shishupala belongs. Ashokan relics dating to 300 BCE have been found in Rupnath, 84 kilometres (52 mi) north of the city, indicating the presence of the Mauryan Empire (322 to 185 BCE) in
3440-414: The Kalachuri suzerainty. Vijayasimha's successor Trailokyamalla is known to have ruled at least until 1212 CE. He claimed the title "Lord of Kanyakubja ", but in absence of any corroborative evidence, it cannot be said with certainty if he actually captured Kanyakubja. Trailokyamalla is the last known king of his dynasty. It is not known when and how his rule ended. It is known that in the later half of
3520-458: The Kalyani Chalukya prince Vikramaditya VI Subsequently, Karna allied with Vikramaditya's rival and brother Someshvara II , and again invaded Malwa. However, the two were forced to retreat by Bhoja's brother Udayaditya . Lakshmikarna also subjugated the Chandela king Devavarman (r. c. 1050-1060 CE), who seems to have died in a battle against him. He seems to have retained control of
3600-489: The Mala king Bhoja . The two attacked the kingdom of Malwa simultaneously from opposite directions. According to the 14th century chronicler Merutunga, Bhoja died just as the two kings attacked Malwa. Lakshmikarna seized the Malwa kingdom, prompting Bhima to launch an expedition to recover his share of the war spoils. Within a short time, Lakshmikarna lost the control of Malwa to Bhoja's successor Jayasimha , who received help from
3680-524: The Pratiharas. Kokalla I appears to have been the first powerful ruler of the dynasty, as he finds regular mentions in the genealogies of the later Kalachuri rulers. According to the Ratnapura Kalachuri inscriptions, he had 18 sons, the eldest of whom succeeded him on the throne, while the others became provincial governors. The number 18 probably should not be taken literally in this context, as it
3760-561: The Vahan 1 ton (Nissan 4W73 Carrier), began at the Gun Carriage Factory Jabalpur , in 1959. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru , the then Prime Minister of India, was present to witness rolling out of the first batch of vehicles at GCF. It was shifted to the present location in 1969. It started manufacturing Shaktiman trucks with license from MAN SE of Germany, along with Jonga and Vahan 1 ton under license from Nissan of Japan. All three of
3840-712: The above products have been retired and replaced by the new products. VFJ manufactures and assembles general staff vehicles, logistics vehicles, light armoured vehicles like bullet-proof vehicles, mine protected vehicles and specialist role vehicles such as rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, water bowsers, fuel tankers, field ambulances, tippers, battery command posts, generator sets, light recovery vehicles, field artillery tractors, kitchen containers etc. It also has some variants for civilian applications. VFJ has an R&D centre responsible for development of future vehicles and related technologies. It has tie-ups with Ashok Leyland and Tata Motors . Its research partner
3920-480: The area around Gyaraspur, which subsequently became a part of the Chandela territory. The inscription states that Valleka served king Bhoja, who is described as the ruler of the earth, and mentions that Valleka defeated several other kings in Bhoja's service. King Bhoja can be identified with the Gurjara-Pratihara emperor Mihira Bhoja , who is also mentioned in other Kalachuri inscriptions. These other inscriptions include
4000-502: The city include Paat Baba Mandir , Gupteshwar Mandir, Bhadbhada falls, Gughra Fall, Osho Amritdham, Pisanhari Ki Madiya which is a historic Jain pilgrimage near Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College , and Nandishwardeep Jain temple. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi 's ashram in Karondi village is located about 90 kms from the city. Lying on the Tropic of Cancer, the location is claimed to be
4080-540: The city's rich cultural and historical heritage. The city of Jabalpur was among the first 7 smart cities selected for the Smart Cities Mission . According to a prevalent theory, Jabalpur was named after a sage named Jabali, who meditated on the banks of the Narmada river. Another theory suggests an Arabic origin of the word since jabal ( جبل ) in Arabic means granite boulders or huge boulders, which were common in
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#17328693197764160-610: The city. This has boosted the industrial development of Jabalpur. The important industries in Jabalpur are: The nominal GDP of Jabalpur District was estimated at Rs. 42,518 crores for the year 2020–21. M.P. State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd. has set up an I.T. park (Techno Park) in Bargi Hills having total area of 60 acres, 22 km from the Jabalpur airport. Paytm started their operations at Jabalpur in 2018. Jabalpur covers an area of 263 square kilometres (102 sq mi). The Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC),
4240-649: The commission headquarters of the Narmada territories and established a cantonment here. Under the British Raj, Jabalpur became the capital of the Saugor and Nerbudda Territories , which was part of the British North-Western Province. The Saugor and Nerbudda Territories became part of the new Central Provinces in 1861 which in 1903 became the Central Provinces and Berar . By the early 20th Century Jabalpur
4320-413: The district with 1449 inhabited villages, 60 uninhabited, 1209 revenue villages, and 4 forest villages. The presence of several industries in Jabalpur bolstered the industrial scenario of the city. However, the industrial growth of the area owes much to the defence establishments and the four ordnance factories. The presence of the military base and the ordnance factories have improved the infrastructure of
4400-406: The district. Jabalpur is divided into eight zones, each consisting of several wards. Jabalpur is the divisional headquarters for eight districts: Jabalpur, Seoni , Mandla , Chhindwara , Narsinghpur , Katni , Dindori and Balaghat . The district, which was reconstituted on 25 May 1998, has seven tehsils : Jabalpur, Sihora , Patan , Majholi , Shahpura , Panagar and Kundam . The city
4480-412: The dynasty is uncertain, although one theory connects them to the Kalachuris of Mahishmati . By the 10th century, the Kalachuris of Tripuri had consolidated their power by raiding neighbouring territories and by fighting wars with the Gurjara-Pratiharas , the Kingdom of Bundelkhand and the Kingdom of Malwa . They also had matrimonial relations with the Rashtrakutas and the Chalukyas of Kalyani . In
4560-456: The early 20th century. Jabalpur has Vehicle Factory Jabalpur , Grey Iron Foundry, Gun Carriage Factory Jabalpur and Ordnance Factory Khamaria which belong to the Ordnance Factories Board manufacturing various products for the Indian Armed Forces . The Gun Carriage Factory was started in the year 1904 is well equipped and manufacture gun parts, mounting, shells, and a variety of the other product for war purposes. Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ)
4640-484: The east, he invaded Anga and Vanga (modern Bengal). In Vanga, he defeated a Chandra king, possibly Govindachandra . Later, Lakshmikarna also invaded the Pala -ruled Gauda region . His invasion was repulsed by Nayapala . The Tibetan accounts suggest that the Buddhist monk Atisha negotiated a peace treaty between the two kings. Lakshmikarna also seems to have raided Gauda during the reign of Nayapala's successor Vigrahapala III . The two kings ultimately concluded
4720-839: The east. All these railway lines are broad gauge lines. A narrow-gauge line existed between Jabalpur to Gondia station which has presently been converted to broad gauge . Now this line provides direct connectivity to Nagpur Junction railway station and Raipur Junction railway station , via Gondia Junction. Jabalpur Junction is well connected with Rail and has dedicated trains to New Delhi , Mumbai , Kolkata , Lucknow , SVDK Katra , Ajmer , Somnath , Pune , Bangalore , Coimbatore etc. Jabalpur has excellent road connectivity. A network of National Highways meet at Jabalpur. 4-lane NH 45 connects it to Bhopal, 4-lane NH 34 connects it to Nagpur, 4-lane NH 30 connects it to Varanasi and Mandla, NH 34 connects it to Damoh. Apart from this, Jabalpur also has good network of state highways. 114 Kms Ring Road
4800-404: The foundation of a Jain temple by the prince, prominently features Shaivite imagery and wording, with Vaishnavite overtones. Since this inscription is the only Jain-affiliated record of the dynasty, it is not clear if such syncretistic tendency was a feature of Jainism practised in the Kalachuri territory, or if the inscription is a one-off case. The temple mentioned in the inscription may be
4880-460: The game of snooker originated in Jabalpur. Jabalpur is also the railway headquarters of the West Central Railway . Jabalpur Cantonment is one of the largest cantonments in India and houses the army headquarters of five states ( Madhya Pradesh , Chhattisgarh , Orissa , Bihar and Jharkhand ). The city is known for the marble rocks on the river Narmada at Bhedaghat . It is also known as 'Sanskardhani' meaning 'The Cultural Capital' highlighting
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#17328693197764960-451: The geographical central point of India by Yogi. The Jabalpur Airport (JLR), also known as Dumna Airport, is about 20 kilometres (12 mi) away from the city center. It is located near the Dumna Nature Reserve . It serves as the only airport in the eastern Madhya Pradesh also serving the districts of Narsinghpur , Chhindwara , Sagar , Damoh , Katni , Mandla , Balaghat , Seoni , Umaria , Anuppur , Shahdol , Satna , Rewa . It
5040-416: The legendary Haihaya ruler Kartavirya Arjuna , who ruled from Mahishmati . This claim occurs in several Kalachuri inscriptions, including the Gyaraspur inscription of prince Valleka (a son of Kokalla I), the Varanasi inscription of Karna, and the Khairha inscription of Yashahkarna. Some of these inscriptions, such as the Khairha inscription, trace Kartavirya's ancestry to Chandra (the moon deity) through
5120-410: The majority party is selected as mayor. Jabalpur contributes one member to the Lok Sabha . Ashish Dubey of Bharatiya Janata Party had been elected as the Member of Parliament in the 2024 Lok Sabha election . The city sends eight members to the State Legislative Assembly : four from the city (Jabalpur Purba, Jabalpur Uttar, Jabalpur Cantonment and Jabalpur Paschim) and four from rural areas of
5200-477: The region. When the empire fell, Jabalpur became a city-state before coming under the rule of the Satavahana dynasty (230 BCE to 220 CE). After their reign, the region was ruled locally by the Bodhis and the Senas, following which it became a vassal state of the Gupta Empire (320 to 550). The region was conquered by the Kalachuri Dynasty in 875 CE. The best known Kalachuri ruler was Yuvaraja-Deva I ( r. 915–945), who married Nohla Devi (a princess of
5280-433: The region. According to a fringe theory, the name refers to Jauli Pattala , a sub-divisional unit, mentioned in Kalachuri inscriptions. Jauli also refers to the Huna queen of the Kalachuri king, Karna. It was spelled as Jubbulpore during British rule In 2006, the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation renamed the city to Jabalpur. Mythology describes three Asuras (evil spirits) in the Jabalpur region, who were defeated by
5360-455: The river reveals the Marble Rocks , where the river has carved the soft marble, creating a gorge of about 8 km in length, and the Dhuandhar falls, which is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Jabalpur. Lamheta Ghat and Tilwara Ghat are well-known Ghats on the banks of Narmada River. The Tilwadeshwar temple is located near the Tilwara Ghat and it is also the place where Gandhi's ashes were immersed. Other tourist destinations near
5440-418: The subordinate position of the Kalachuris. After the decline of the Rashtrakuta and Pratihara empires, the Kalachuris assumed independence, probably during the reign of Yuvaraja-deva I (915-945 CE). Shankaragana III , who ascended the Kalachuri throne around 970 CE, adopted an aggressive expansion policy. He defeated the contemporary Gurjara-Pratihara king, who was probably Vijayapala. He probably died in
5520-428: The territories lost to Madanavarman. Narasimha seems to have died heirless, as he was succeeded by his brother Jayasimha . Jayasimha suffered a defeat against the Chandela king Paramardi . He also sent an unsuccessful expedition against the Ratnapura Kalachuris to reduce them to submission. During the reign of Jayasimha's successor Vijayasimha , a northern feudatory named Sallakshana unsuccessfully tried to overthrow
5600-545: The throne around 1015 CE. During the early part of his reign, he served as a vassal to another king, possibly the Malwa king Bhoja . He fought a war against the Chalukyas of Kalyani , possibly as a vassal of Bhoja. The triple alliance of Bhoja, Gangeyadeva and Rajendra Chola engaged the Chalukya king Jayasimha II at multiple frontiers. Both Kalachuri and Chalukya inscriptions claim success in this war: it appears that Gangeyadeva and his allies were repulsed after achieving some initial successes. Bhoja defeated Gangeyadeva in
5680-454: The titles of a sovereign emperor. In the east, he raided Utkala , assisted by his Ratnapura vassals . The Kalachuris probably defeated the Bhauma-Kara king Shubhakara II in this war. Gangeyadeva also seems to have fought an inconclusive war against Yayati, the Somavanshi ruler of Dakshina Kosala . In the north, Gangeyadeva expanded his kingdom at the expense of the Chandelas , who had been weakened by Ghaznavid invasions. He suffered
5760-420: Was a subordinate of Bhoja, and played an important role in expanding the south-eastern borders of the Pratihara empire. His submission to Bhoja may have been nominal, and he appears to have laid the foundation of Kalachuri empire by expanding his own sphere of influence in the southern part of the Pratihara empire. The later Kalachuri inscriptions greatly exaggerate Kokalla's glory, and use wording that plays down
5840-514: Was an important centre of power during the rule of the Gond kings of Garha-Mandla . The ruler of Garha-Mandla , Madan Shah, (1138–1157) built a watchtower and a small hilltop fort at Madan Mahal , an area in Jabalpur. In the 1500s, the Gond king, Sangram Shah held Singorgarh fort . Rani Durgawati was a princess of the Chandela Dynasty who was married to Dalpat Shah of the Gond dynasty . She
5920-489: Was considered an auspicious number, and in this context, may have been used to indicate that Kokalla had many sons. The eldest son was presumably Shankaragana II, whom modern scholars identify with the person mentioned by the names "Prasiddha-dhavala", "Mugdha-tunga", and "Rana-vigraha" in various sources. Of the other sons, an unnamed prince became the progenitor of the Ratnapura branch. Other sons of Kokalla I included Arjuna, who
6000-433: Was discovered near Jabalpur in 1917 by Charles Alfred Matley and described by Friedrich von Huene and Matley in 1932. Another small dinosaur discovered at that time by Friedrich von Huene and described by the team in 1932, named Jubbulpuria tenuis , was categorised as junior synonym of Laevisuchus indicus in 2024. In the 2011 India census, the Jabalpur city (the area covered by the municipal corporation) recorded
6080-681: Was invented by Harprasad Badkul in 1889 at his shop, Badkul Halwai. Jabalpur is an important tourism centre of Central India. Notable sites include Marble Rocks in Bhedaghat , Hanumantal Bada Jain Mandir , Madan Mahal , Dhuandhar Falls , Chausath-Yogini, Gwarighat, Balancing rock near Madan Mahal Fort and the Shiv Statue at Kachnar City. The world-renowned tiger reserves like Kanha National Park , Bandhavgarh National Park , and Pench National Park can be easily visited via Jabalpur. The largest wildlife sanctuary by area, Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary
6160-474: Was notable for its debates on strategies for India's independence. A memorial gate, Kamania Gate, was built in the city to commemorate these events. After India's independence in 1947, the Central Provinces and Berar became the state of Madhya Pradesh. Under British rule, and among others in the works of Kipling , the city name was spelled Jubbulpore . The city's institutional buildings still showcase
6240-475: Was started as a manufacturer of trucks and other defence vehicles. The other two are Grey Iron Foundry (GIF) and Ordnance Factory Khamaria (OFK). Armed forces make up a large portion of the city and economy in this city. The city has three regimental centres: Grenadiers, Jammu and Kashmir rifles and the Signals regiment. Jabalpur is also the army headquarters of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Orissa. Jabalpur
6320-581: Was the headquarters of a brigade in the 5th division of the Southern Army. A significant event was the Tripuri Congress session in 1939, led by Subhash Chandra Bose . Under the guidance of Lokmanya Tilak , the Flag Satyagraha was successfully launched. Mahatma Gandhi visited Jabalpur four times. The Congress session in 1939, where Subhash Chandra Bose was elected president against Gandhi's wishes,
6400-525: Was well aware of the importance of water conservation, and hence she built more than 85 ponds in Jabalpur, mainly in Ranital, Haathital, Madhatal and Hanumantal. The Gond king, Hriday Shah (1634-1668), moved his court to the Mandla fort. He secured water sources and built irrigation structures. The kingdom was invaded in 1742 by the Maratha peshwa (prime minister), Balaji Baji Rao along with Visaji Chandorkar,
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