Rajgarh

Rajgarh

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      town, northwestern Madhya Pradesh state, central India, situated between the Newaj and Parbati rivers. Founded about 1640, it served as the capital of the former Rajgarh princely state, founded by Umat Rajputs (a warrior caste). The town is an agricultural market centre. Notable sites are the ruined fortress of Manyagarh, named in honour of Manya Devi (the tutelar deity of the Chandelas), the palace, and fine ponds such as Takia Tal, Bhawani, and Kajalia Tal with ghats (bathing steps). There is a college affiliated with Vikram University. Pop. (2001) 23,937.

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