Gyaraspur

Gyaraspur
ग्यारसपुर
—  village, tehsil  —
A Bhairavnath sculpture from Gyaraspur (dated to 9-10th century)
Gyaraspur
Coordinates:
Country India
State Madhya Pradesh
District Vidisha
Block Gyaraspur
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 466661

Gyaraspur is a panchayat village in the Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is also the headquarters of a tehsil of the same name.[1]

History

Gyaraspur was of considerable importance in medieval India. The place has several ruins of several old Hindu, Jain and Buddhist places of worship. These include Maladevi Temple, Hindola Torna and the Bajramath Temple.[2]

Dost Mohammad Khan, Nawab of Bhopal acquired the control of Gyaraspur in the early 18th century.[3]

Transport

Gyaraspur is located near Vidisha (35 km) and Sanchi. Udaipura, famous for its heritage temples, can be reached via Gulabganj.

References

  1. ^ Reports of National Panchayat Directory. Ministry of Panchayati Raj. http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=4043&parenttype=B&ptype=V. Retrieved 2011-11-04. 
  2. ^ "Places to visit in Gyaraspur". Collectorate, Vidisha. http://www.vidisha.nic.in/tourism/tour_2.htm. Retrieved 2011-11-04. 
  3. ^ Somerset Playne, R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond, Arnold Wright (1922). Arnold Wright. ed. Indian states: a biographical, historical, and administrative survey (illustrated, reprint ed.). Asian Educational Services. p. 57. ISBN 9788120619654.