Jabalpur is one of the largest districts in
Madhya Pradesh located at the center. It is in Mahakaushal region. The common language is
Hindi. Jabalpur has a population of 1.1 million.
Before the Mughal rule, the region was under the domain of tribal rulers. The kingdom was defended by
Rani Durgavati against the Mughal invasion. The queen stabbed herself to death when she perceived that she was losing the battle. Her palace
Madan Mahal and Chaunsath Yogini Temple (the temple of sixty-four goddesses) are the sites worth visiting.
The holy
Narmada River is the main water source. The tourist attractions are Marble Rocks, Madan Mahal built by the Gond ruler Raja Madan Shah in 1116, Patan and Dhuandhar Falls. Most of the people are engaged in agriculture. The ideal time to visit is from October to March.