General Information

• Indore traces its roots to its 16th century founding as a trading hub between the Deccan and Delhi. 
• The city and its surroundings came under Maratha Empire on 18 May 1724 after Maratha Peshwa assumed the full control of Malwa. 
• During the days of the British Raj, Indore State was a 19 Gun Salute (21 locally) princely state (a rare high rank) ruled by the Maratha Holkar dynasty, until they acceded to the Union of India. 
• Apart from this Indore is also known for its architectural splendor. The tales of the glorious past are narrated by these splendid historical monuments and cast a magical spell on the visitors. 
• Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar was a great architectural patron and spent a lot of money on the construction of many temples across the nation. 
• The queen is taken in great regard by the people and as a tribute; her statue was built in the center of the city, near Rajwada.