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Chanderi
Chanderi
11th c.
First Forts
376
Heritage Monuments
3,500+
Weavers Today
GI
Tagged Saree
About Chanderi
Where Bundela history meets a 700-year-old loom
Chanderi, in Ashoknagar district, is a small town with an outsized place in Indian history. It was the capital of medieval kings and a key Bundela citadel.
Today Chanderi is famous for the gossamer-fine Chanderi sarees woven on traditional pit looms by some 3,500 weaver families — a GI-tagged craft.
At a Glance
Key facts and the best way to experience Chanderi
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Location
Ashoknagar District, MP
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Famous For
GI-tagged Chanderi sarees, forts
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Best Season
October–March
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Time Needed
1–2 days
Heritage & Legacy
A timeline of devotion, history and natural majesty
11th c. — Early Fort
Chanderi was a fortified town on the Malwa-Bundelkhand frontier.
1438 — Khilji Conquest
The fort changed hands between Khiljis, Mughals and Bundelas.
1528 — Battle of Chanderi
Babur defeats Medini Rai, ending Rajput control.
Maratha Era
Marathas restore Bundela weaving guilds; Chanderi sarees favoured at royal courts.
Modern Revival
GI tagging in 2005 brought Chanderi back into the global craft spotlight.
Top Attractions in Chanderi
Must-see places on your visit
Chanderi Fort
A hilltop fort with Khooni Darwaza, Hava Paur and Kati Ghati gates.
Koshak Mahal
A 15th-century four-storey palace with intricate jharokhas.
Weavers' Lanes
Walk the gallis where saree masters demo the transparent Chanderi weave.
Chanderi Fort
Jageshwari Mata Temple
Khandar Giri Jain Temples
Jama Masjid
Kati Ghati Gateway
Battisi Bawdi
Raja Mahal
Weavers Cluster
How to Reach Chanderi
Well connected by road, rail and air across Madhya Pradesh
By Train
Nearest station is Lalitpur (37 km); Ashoknagar (45 km).
By Air
Nearest airport is Gwalior (240 km) or Bhopal (300 km).
By Bus / Road
Buses and taxis from Lalitpur, Jhansi and Ashoknagar.
Places of Interest
Explore curated experiences around Chanderi
Plan Your Chanderi Trip Today
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With Hon'ble Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan
