Sundersi
Sundarsi | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Mini ujjain | |
  Sundersi  Sundersi | |
| Coordinates: 23°16′N 76°26′E / 23.26°N 76.44°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Region | Malwa |
| District | Shajapur |
| First settled | 1032 B.C. |
| Founded by | King Sudarshan |
| Named for | Queen Sundarabai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | 11,112 |
| Demonym | Sundersian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Malvi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 465113 |
| Area code | 07364 |
| Vehicle registration | MP-42 |
Sundersi is a town in the Shajapur District of Madhya Pradesh known for its[1] Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple which mirrors the one in Ujjain.The town is situated at the banks of Kalisindh river.
Demographics
[2] As of 2011 India census,[4] Sundersi had a population of 11,112. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Sundersi has an average literacy rate of 58.4%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 24.3%. In Sundersi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History
Sundersi, which is in Madhya Pradesh's Malwa region, has a long history that began when King Sudarshan founded the town in 1032 B.C. It flourished as a metropolis during its heyday. Notably,[3] Sundarabai, the sister of Ujjain's King Vikramaditya, got married in Sundersi,[4] which inspired King Vikramaditya to build the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple and several other temples in her honor.
Historical recognition came to the town when Abul Fazal, one of Akbar's nine jewels, wrote about Sundersi in his book "Ain-e-Akbari." This acknowledgement highlights the importance of the town during the Mughal Empire.
Sundersi contributed to the independence movement in a more modern setting. Tatya Tope, the famous independence warrior, came to Sundersi to organize a rebellion against the British Raj and the East India Company in Malwa.
Geography
Sundersi is located on Malwa Plateau at 23°16′N 76°26′E / 23.26°N 76.44°E. It has an average elevation of 450 metres. The town is 88 km from the Devi Ahillyabai Holkar Airport and is reached by very good road. Town is situated at the bank of Kalisindh river. It is situated between Shajapur & Shujalpur on the SH-17 and is 24 km. from Shajapur, 30 Kilometers from Shujalpur and 82 Kilometers from Indore. The town is 600 km from the capital New Delhi.
The town is situated along the Kalisindh River's banks. Black soil is the defining feature of the northern and western parts of Sundersi, whereas infertile and arid conditions are found in the southern area (Baldi) and a large portion of the eastern section (Lalbazar). Garhmundla is a stream located in the southwest, close to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga shrine.
References
- ↑ "Mahakal Temple: मध्य प्रदेश के सुंदरसी में सम्राट विक्रमादित्य ने बनवाई थी महाकाल मंदिर की प्रतिकृति - Mahakal Temple A replica of the Mahakal temple was built by Emperor Vikramaditya in Sundarsi Madhya Pradesh". Nai Dunia (in Hindi). 12 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ↑ "Sundarsi Population 2023, Village in Gulana Tehsil". www.indiagrowing.com. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ↑ "अग्रिबाण एक्सक्लूसिव... राजा विक्रमादित्य ने एक महाकाल मंदिर का निर्माण सुंदरसी में भी कराया था". Agniban. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ↑ "विक्रमादित्य ने बहन सुंदरा के लिए बनवाई थी महाकाल मंदिर की प्रतिकृति, नाम पड़ा सुंदरसी महाकाल". voiceofrights.in. voiceofrights. Retrieved 15 April 2023.