Bhanpura

Bhanpura
Town
Bhanpura is located in Madhya Pradesh
Bhanpura
Bhanpura
Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 24°31′N 75°44′E / 24.52°N 75.73°E / 24.52; 75.73
CountryIndia
StateMadhya Pradesh
DistrictMandsaur
Elevation
384 m (1,260 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total16,493
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationMP-14

Bhanpura is a town and a nagar panchayat in Mandsaur district, located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Bhanpura was discovered by King Bhanu bhil. It was also ruled by the Chandrawats of Mewar during the times of Rana Sanga's rule. The town is home to a number of historic places such as the Daraki-Chattan region, which is one of the world's oldest rock arts,[1] Chaturbhujnath Nala rock art shelters, and the Hinglajgarh Fort. Bhanpura also has a museum that displays the popular arts of Mandsaur, including art from the Gupta era (4th–5th century) until the time of Pratiharas and Parmaras.[2]

  1. ^ "Madhya Pradesh houses world's oldest rock art: experts". The Hindu. PTI. 25 November 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  2. ^ Madhya Pradesh A to Z: MPTDC March, 1994, p.53

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