Nagpur was Madhya Pradesh's first capital city, which is now in Maharashtra.
Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of 526 tigers. It has the most 11 national parks in India.
The exquisite sarees originate from Madhya Pradesh's Chanderi town.
Madhya Pradesh is home to the largest number of ethnic groups and tribes namely Gond, Bhil, Bagia, Korku, Bhadia, Malto, Kaul, Dhar, and many more.
Madhya Pradesh was the largest state in India until Chhattisgarh split from it in 2000.
Natural beauty Pench Tiger Reserve in MP inspired thRudyard Kipling’s famous book centered around character Mowgli. (Credits: Pench TR Twitter)
MP has the largest reserve of diamonds in India. It is home to India’s only active diamond mine located in Panna.
The state is blessed with many rivers, including the Narmada, Chambal, Ken and the Tapti. Surprisingly, all the rivers here flow from South to North direction.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC, is the oldest stone structure in India.
Located near capital Bhopal, it is the oldest known rock art in the Indian sub-continent, dating back more than 30,000 years.