Except for the valleys of the Narmada and the Tapi rivers, M.P. consists of a plateau with a mean elevation of 1600 ft, known as the Malwa region, bove sea level, interspersed with the mountains of the Vindhyachal and the Satpura ranges. The predecessors of the Bhils, Gonds and other tribes who had to confront the Aryans occupied the Malwa region.
The Aryans who were stronger pushed the tribal inhabitants to the south of the Vindhyas. The Malwa region is also found to have evidences of a civilization contemporary to the Indus Valley Civilization. This region excelled in art and architecture during the period of Buddhism when this area witnessed the rule of Mauryan Empire till 327 B.C.The Sungas also established their influence over this region.
Demographic Information
Area: 443,446 SqKm
Capital: Bhopal
Population: 153.39
Language: Hindi, Gujarati
Best Touring Season
Between November to February
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