This Outlook Traveller Guide to Madhya Pradesh guide details the state's unrivalled historical, spiritual and cultural legacy, and its pages are enriched by stories about the valour of Rani Lakshmi Bai, the grandeur of the Scindias, the exceptional navaratnas of the Mughal court and the unprecedented beauty of Khajuraho. This mélange includes bustling metropolises such as Bhopal, Indore and Gwalior, haunting archaeological wonders at Mandu and Bhimbetka, the grand Buddhist complex at Sanchi and the serene temples of Ujjain and Chitrakoot. In addition, Madhya Pradesh has an immense wealth of wildlife, and painstakingly preserves dwindling species such as the Royal Bengal Tiger in its national parks and sanctuaries. Magnificent forts, opulent palaces, pristine rivers and an abundance of wildlife — Madhya Pradesh has it all. Come, discover the heart of India.