Pleasure resort and capital of the gond kings during the 12th century, jabalpur
was later the seat of the kalchuri dynasty. The Marathas held sway over jabalpur
until 1817, when the Brritish wrested it from them and left their impression
on the spacious cantonment with its colonial residences and barracks. Today
jabalpur is an important administrative centre, abustle with commercial activity.
Built by the Gond ruler, Raja madan Shah in 1116
atop a rocky hill, the fort dominates the skyline and provides a panoramic
view of the town and the country-side aron it.
These medieval constructions were built
by the famous gond king, Sangram Shah, between 1480-1540.
Dedicated to the momory of the
great Queen Durgavati is her memorial and a museum which houses a fine collection
of sculptures, inscriptions and prehistoric relics.
from where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed in the
Narmada, and venue of the open session of the tripuri Congress in 1939; the
12th century Mala Devi Mandir; Pisan Hari Jain Temples, and roopnath are some
of the other places in the around jabalpur which merit a visit.