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'''Bhanpura''' is a town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in [[Mandsaur district]], located in the state of [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]. Bhanpura was discovered by [[King Bhanu bhil]]. It was also ruled by the Chandrawats of Mewar during the times of [[Rana Sanga]]'s rule. The town is home to a number of historic places such as the Daraki-Chattan region, which is one of the world's oldest [[rock art]]s,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/Madhya-Pradesh-houses-world%E2%80%99s-oldest-rock-art-experts/article16699668.ece|title=Madhya Pradesh houses world's oldest rock art: experts|date=2016-11-25|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-10-15|agency=PTI|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Chaturbhujnath Nala rock art shelters, and the [[Hinglajgarh]] Fort. Bhanpura also has a museum that displays the popular arts of [[Mandsaur]], including art from the [[Gupta Empire|Gupta]] era (4th–5th century) until the time of [[Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty|Pratihara]]s and [[Paramara dynasty|Parmaras]].<ref name="MPTDC March 1994, p.53">Madhya Pradesh A to Z: MPTDC March, 1994, p.53</ref>

== History ==
===Archaeological evidence===
The excavation at Daraki-Chattan revealed immense information on the cultural occupation of the site. Daraki-Chattan is a small and narrow cleft or cave in the tall cliff faces of Indragarh Hill in the [[Vindhya Range|Vindhya range]], overlooking the Rewa river valley.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/india/central_india/magazine_shelter.php|title=Indian Rock Art - The Rock Art Site of Magazine Shelter|work=Bradshaw Foundation|access-date=2018-10-16|language=en}}</ref> The cave is approximately {{convert|1.4|m|ft}} wide at its mouth, from where it continuously narrows down in width, finally closing at the depth of {{convert|8.4|m|abbr=on}} from its mouth. The cave is approximately {{convert|7.4|m|abbr=on}} in height.<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Giriraj|first1=Kumar|last2=Ram|first2=Krishna|date=2014-11-01|title=Understanding the Technology of the Daraki-Chattan Cupules: The Cupule Replication Project|url=https://www.questia.com/library/journal/1P3-3432886741/understanding-the-technology-of-the-daraki-chattan|journal=Rock Art Research|language=en|volume=31|issue=2|issn=0813-0426}}</ref> It bears more than five hundred deeply [[patina]]ted [[Rock cupule|cupules]] on both of its vertical walls.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/experts-dig-deep-into-rock-art-history-of-mp-s-bhimbetaka-and-other-heritage-sites/story-OnAa9dievchQCbF23qREYO.html|title=Madhya Pradesh houses world's oldest rock art|date=25 November 2016|work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> The Daraki-Chattan cupules were discovered by Ramesh Kumar Pancholi in 1992. The [[Archaeological Survey of India]] took up Daraki-Chattan region near Bhanpura as a case for the study of early [[petroglyph]]s in India, and commenced excavation under Giriraj Kumar in 2002.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://originsnet.org/darakigallery/index.htm|title=Daraki-Chattan Cave, Madhya Pradesh: Acheulian Cupule Site, c. 200,000 - 500,000 BP|website=originsnet.org|access-date=2018-10-16}}</ref>

Daraki-Chattan reveals the past of an extensive rock art in this cave. The collection of stone artifact assemblage from the excavation undoubtedly reveals that the shelter was occupied by the [[Acheulean]] man. The experts studying the petroglyphs claim it to be the "oldest rock art in the world", about 2 to 5 lakh (200,000–500,000) years old.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/experts-dig-deep-into-rock-art-history-of-mp-s-bhimbetaka-and-other-heritage-sites/story-OnAa9dievchQCbF23qREYO.html|title=Experts dig deep into rock art history of MP's Bhimbetaka and other heritage sites|date=10 April 2017|work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>[[File:Rock painting Bhanpura1.JPG|thumb|Rock painting in Bhanpura]]

[[File:Seeta Khardi Painting 1.jpg|thumb|A rock painting at Seeta Khardi near Bhanpura]]In order to study the early cupules in India, an international project called "Early Indian Petroglyphs" was established in 2000. It is a joint venture by researchers from Rock Art Society of India (RASI) and Australian Rock Art Association (AURA), under the supervision of the International Federation of Rock Art Organizations (IFRAO), Robert Bednarik and Giriraj Kumar.<ref name=":0" />[[File:Seeta Khardi Painting 3.jpg|thumb|A rock painting at Seeta Khardi near Bhanpura]]

===Modern history===
Bhanpura gets its name from a king named Bhaman.<ref name="MPTDC March 1994, p.53"/> It was ruled by the Chandrawats of Mewar in the 16th century. Chandrawat of Bhanpura held the title of '[[Rao (title)|Rao]]'. The Chandrawats descend from Chanda Singh, and were powerful chiefs in [[Mewar]]. They migrated from Mewar due to internal strife.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pal-baghel-samaj.com/community-pal.html |title=Holkar History |accessdate=2009-09-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100301110638/http://pal-baghel-samaj.com/community-pal.html |archive-date=1 March 2010 }}</ref><ref name="Usha Agarwal 2007, p. 34">Usha Agarwal:Mandsaur Zile Ke Puratatvik samarakon ki paryatan ki drishti se sansadhaniyata - Ek Adhyayan, Chirag Prakashan Udaipur, 2007, p. 34</ref>
[[File:Chhatri of Yashwantrao Holkar in Bhanpura.JPG|thumb|Chhatri of Yashwantrao Holkar in Bhanpura]]

==Geography==
Bhanpura is located at {{Coord|24.52|N|75.73|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Bhanpura.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Bhanpura]</ref> It has an average elevation of 384 metres (1,259 feet). Bhanpura is {{convert|127|km|abbr=on}} north-east of [[Mandsaur]], and south of [[Hinglajgarh]] and [[Navali, Lingasugur|Navali]] in [[Mandsaur]] district.

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Bhanpura had a population of 16,493. Males constituted 51% of the population and females 49%. Bhanpura had an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 80% and female literacy of 61%. 13% of the population was under 6 years of age.

== Tourism==
{{Main|Tourism in Madhya Pradesh}}

=== Bhanpura museum ===

=== Hinglajgarh Fort ===
{{Main|Hinglajgarh}}
[[File:Hinglajgarh Kachari.JPG|thumb|Darbar Hall, Hinglajgarh]]
Hinglajgarh or Hinglaj Fort is an ancient fort situated near [[Navali, Mandsaur|Navali]] village in the Bhanpura tehsil of Mandsaur district in [[Madhya Pradesh]]. It is located at 25°30' N 65°31' E. It is situated at a distance of {{convert|165|km|abbr=on}} from Mandsaur and {{convert|26|km|abbr=on}} from Bhanpura in [[Madhya Pradesh]].<ref>Rajendra Verma:Mandsaur District Gazetteer, p. 289</ref> This fort was at its peak of grandeur during the [[Paramara dynasty|Parmara]] rule.<ref>Ramlal Kanwal:Prachin Malwa mein Vastukala, p. 185</ref> There are many artistic sculptures of various periods in this fort. The ''Nandi'' and ''Uma-Maheshwar'' sculptures were sent from here to [[France]] and [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]] for display in Indian festivals.<ref name="Usha Agarwal 2007, p. 38">Usha Agarwal:Mandsaur Zile Ke Puratatvik samarakon ki paryatan ki drishti se sansadhaniyata - Ek Adhyayan, Chirag Prakashan Udaipur, 2007, p. 38</ref> Hinglajgarh has been the centre of excellence in craftsmanship of sculptures for about 800 years. The statues recovered from this fort are from [[Gupta Empire|Gupta]] period to the [[Paramara dynasty|Parmara]] period. The most ancient statues are from 4th to 5th century AD.<ref>Usha Agarwal:Mandsaur Zile Ke Puratatvik samarakon ki paryatan ki drishti se sansadhaniyata - Ek Adhyayan, Chirag Prakashan Udaipur, 2007, p. 42</ref>

=== Chaturbhujnath Nala rock art shelters ===
[[File:Rock painting bhanpura2.JPG|thumb|Rock painting in Bhanpura]]
Chaturbhujnath Nala rock art shelters were discovered in 1973, by Dr. Ramesh kumar pancholi<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/35000-year-old-rock-painting-rots-in-Bhanpura-area-of-Madhya-Pradesh/articleshow/44586683.cms|title=35,000-year-old rock painting rots in Bhanpura area of Madhya Pradesh - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-10-16}}</ref> and are one of the Longest Rock Art Galleries in the world.<ref name=":1" /> They are situated near the [[Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary]], {{convert|30|km}} from Bhanpura in the Mandsaur district of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. It is located along a perennial stream called the Chaturbhujnath Nala, stretching in a {{convert|5|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} rock art gallery, with thousands of figures painted on its walls. According to carbon dating, the paintings are around 35,000 years old.<ref name=":2" /> The rock shelters differ from the rock caves of [[Bhimbetka rock shelters|Bhimbetka]], because they are isolated and relatively narrow.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://beyondlust.in/2013/05/13/the-untold-story-of-mp-bhanpura-chaturbhuj-nala-and-hinglajgarh/|title=The Untold Story of MP: Bhanpura, Chaturbhuj Nala and Hinglajgarh|date=2013-05-13|work=Beyondlust|access-date=2018-10-16|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-01-06/india/27882197_1_rock-art-petroglyphs-chain|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016145821/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-01-06/india/27882197_1_rock-art-petroglyphs-chain|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-10-16|title=World's longest rock art chain in Vindhyas|author=T S Sreenivasa Raghavan|date=2007-01-06|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=2007-01-07}}</ref>

=== Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary ===
{{Main|Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary}}

[[File:Gandhi Sagar Dam1.JPG|thumb|River Chambal in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary]]

Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary situated on the northern boundary of [[Mandsaur]] and [[Nimach]] districts in [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is spread over an area of {{convert|368.62|km2|sqmi|0|abbr=on}} adjoining the state of [[Rajasthan]] in India. It was created in 1974 and expanded in 1983. The [[Chambal River]] passes through the sanctuary and divides it into two parts: the western part is in [[Nimach]] district and the eastern is in Mandsaur district.

=== Kethuli Jain Temple ===
Kethuli Jain temple is {{convert|21|km|abbr=on}} from Bhanpura, on the road towards [[Jhalrapatan]]. It is a famous 'Atishay Kshetra' attracting [[Jainism|Jain]] pilgrims.
The temple has a 500 year-old idol of [[Tirthankara]] [[Parshvanatha]].

=== Mini Goa (Village Kanwla / kohla) ===

Village Kanwala is currently in discussion, due to which there is increasing tourism in the village, today this post is about the same place - Village Kanwala is located 8 km west of Bhanpura and is surrounded by the zenith of Mother Chambal. Two huge boulders are located on the banks of Chambal in the south, away from the population area of the village - these boulders are also called "chidi wala stone" in the village due to the beautiful mud houses of the ababil bird. When the west wind prevails, the huge, high waves of Chambal push the sand against the rocks located in the water and shape the edges, thus the sand has accumulated between the edges due to continuous waves. Throughout the day, the waves of Chambal collide with the shores to make them realize their vast nature, by the evening, with the wind, sometimes the enthusiasm of the waves increases, and sometimes when the opposite wind direction, the mother Chambal calms down and gives her softness. During the day, even the wild birds, bringing food for their chicks, leave their homes in the evening and keep circling continuously to register their presence in the sky. On the one hand the sun wants to pour out all the light with its last rays, while on the other hand, a flock of wild birds compete with the sky, thus with the sunset gradually everything starts to calm down.

And then Chambal also calms down, to hit the rocks again the next day... In these two huge rock blocks, there are also rock paintings made by primitive man millions of years ago, which are the development journey of man, these rocks.

== Education ==
Bhanpura has several educational institutions. There are many professional computer institutes and industrial training Institutes, and many colleges. Saraswati Vidya Mandir is a [[Hindi]] medium school. The residential [[C.B.S.E.]] affiliated school of the district is Smt Kamala Saklecha Gyan Mandir, which is situated {{convert|4|km|abbr=on}} away from Bhanpura.

==Transport==
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== References ==
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