Shajapur district

Shajapur District is a district of Madhya Pradesh state of central India. The town of Shajapur is the district headquarters. Shajapur District is part of the Malwa Plateau. The district is situated in the northwestern part of the state and lies between latitudes 32"06' and 24" 19' North and longitudes 75" 41' and 77" 02' East. The district is bounded by Ujjain District to the west, Dewas and Sehore to the south and Rajgarh to the north. Shajapur district is part of Ujjain Division.Shajapur district in Ujjain division was brought during 1981 census. The district is identified from the Headquarters town Shajapur named after honor of Shahjahan the Mughal Emperor who halted here in 1640. It is said that the original name was Shahjahanpur, which subsequently reduces to Shajapur. Since the formation of the Gwalior state, it has remained a district. The district was formerly a district of Gwalior State. When Gwalior acceded to the Government of India after Indian Independence in 1947, Shajapur District, along with the rest of Gwalior State, became part of Madhya Bharat. Madhya Bharat was merged into Madhya Pradesh on November 1, 1956. Sundersi is a town in Shajapur district on the banks of the Kalisindh River, known for its iconic Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple, mirroring the one found in Ujjain. According to local legends, the historical ties between Sundersi and Ujjain run deep. It is said that Sundarabai, the sister of the renowned King Vikramaditya of Ujjain, entered into wedlock with Bhagwat Singh, the illustrious ruler of Sundersi. The town itself was established by King Sudarshan in 1032 BC, adding to its ancient lineage and rich heritage. As one explores the divine ambiance of the Mahakaleshwar temple and takes in the tranquil beauty of the Kalisindh River, the intertwining tales of love, royalty, and spirituality weave a captivating tapestry that leaves a lasting impression on visitors. The entire district is a part of the Deccan Traps flood basalts of the Cretaceous-Paleocene.