Earlier called Dhawalpuri, Dholpur is believed to have taken its name from its 11th century ruler Dhawal Deo. Apart from being renowned for its beautiful landscape, the small princely state has also featured prominently in the annals of history. This is the place where two important wars of succession -- between Dara Shikoh and Aurangazeb, the sons of Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan, and between Azam and Muazzam, the sons of Aurangazeb -- were fought. Today, the town is developing into an attractive and peaceful tourist destination.
Place to see:
Muchchhkund - Name after a mythological ruler, Raja Muchchhkund, it is an ancient sacred site associated with Lord Krishna and a demon Kall Yaman. It is also an important pilgrimage point and it commands a picturesque view of the surrounding countryside. The surrounding enclosures are believed to have been built by Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Shergarh Fort - Built by Sher Shah Suri on the site of an earlier citadel, it stands south of the Dholpur tower.
Laswari - The place where Daulat Rao Scindia was defeated by Lord Lake during the first freedom struggle of 1857.
Some other places of interest are the oldest Mughal Garden, built by Babur at Jhor, a waterfall at Damoh, and Kanapu Mahal.
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