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Promotion of Buddhist Tourism in Madhya Pradesh
Introduction about the topic
Madhya Pradesh As A State
Madhya Pradesh, as per its name, is situated right in the centre of India, madhya means centre and pradesh means state. This largest state of India is bordered by Maharashtra in the south, Chattisgarh in the east, Uttar Pradesh in the northeast, Gujarat in the west and Rajasthan in the northwest. Occupying an area of 308,144 sq km, the state has Bhopal as its capital and Indore as its largest city.
For tourists, Madhya Pradesh has many surprises. The state has everything that delights tourists, natural beauty, cultural heritage and modern development. Infact, it is this beautiful amalgamation that attracts tourists from far and wide to the state of Madhya Pradesh. …show more content…
Emperor Asoka started his career from Ujjain as a viceroy of the western province of the Mauryan Empire. At that point of time Ujjain was known as Ujjaini. Asoka, after he adopted Buddhism, constructed many stupas throughout his kingdom. Because of the keen interest shown by Asoka himself, Buddhism flourished in the state, however, after his death, his empire disintegrated and Buddhism too, took a plunge downwards.
Today, the majority of population of the state are Hindus and Buddhist form a minority. Still, the legacy of past stand to remind people of the glorious age when Buddhism was at its peak.
Major Buddhist Monuments in Madhya