Ahilyabai Holkar's fort and ghats on the Narmada, known for Maheshwari sarees.
Maheshwar is a town in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh state, in central India. It is located on State Highway-38 ,13.5 km east of National Highway 3 and 91 km from Indore, the commercial capital of the state. The town lies on the northern bank of the Narmada River. It was the kingdom of Kartavirya Arjuna a Heheya king. Centuries later, it served as the capital of the Malwa during the Maratha Holkar reign until 6 January 1818, when Malhar Rao Holkar III shifted the capital to Indore.
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Festivals in Khargone
Places to see
HeritageSanchi StupaBuddhist stupas begun in the Mauryan era, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
HeritageKhajuraho TemplesChandela-era Hindu and Jain temples famous for their carved stone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
HeritageBhimbetka Rock SheltersPrehistoric rock shelters with ancient paintings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
HeritageOrchhaBundela palaces, temples and riverside cenotaphs on the Betwa.