THE NAWAB'S OF BHOPAL

The Nawabs of Bhopal were the Muslim rulers of the princely state of Bhopal, now part of the modern state of Madhya Pradesh, in India. The last Nawab was Hamidullah Khan, who acceded his state to India in 1947. The Nawabs of Bhopal ruled the princely state – Bhopal before the Indian independence. During the medieval period and during the British rule in India, the Nawabs were the supreme authority of Bhopal.

 

Contrary to the popular notion, the most illustrious Bhopal Nawabs were women. According to historical findings, the first among the Nawabs of Bhopal was “Nawab Dost Muhammed Khan” - the man who rebuilt the city founded by Raja Bhoj.

 

The female Nawabs were also known as the Begums, their official title being Nawab Begum of Bhopal. The terms “Begum of Bhopal” may in theory also refer to the wives of male Nawabs of Bhopal; however, in practice such ladies are only rarely referred to by that title. The era of female Nawabs started with Begum Nawab Qudsia Begum. Born in 1801, she married Nawab Nazar Mohammed Khan in the year 1817. Qudsia Begum took the 'scepter' in her hand when her husband was killed in 1819. She proved herself as an able ruler and at the same time groomed her daughter Sikander. Nawab Sikander Jahan Begum succeeded Qudsia and kept the good work intact. She was a woman with strong will power. She was generous and kind hearted. Nawab Shah Jahan Begum was the next ruler. She was an intellectual woman and did not hesitate to protest against British highhandedness.

• Nawabs Rules in Bhopal

S. No.	Name of the Bhopal Nawabs	Ruled Time
1.	Nawab Dost Muhammad Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1723-1728
2.	Nawab Sultan Muhammad Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1728-1742.
3.	Nawab Faiz Muhammad Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1742-1777
4.	Nawab Hayat Muhammad Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1777-1807
5.	Nawab Ghaus Muhammad Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1807-1826
6.	Nawab Muiz Muhammad Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1826-1837.
7.	Nawab Jahangir Muhammad Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1837-1844.
8.	Al-Haj Nawab Sir Hafiz Muhammad Hamidullah Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1926-1947

• Nawab’s Begum Rules in Bhopal

S. No.	Name of the Bhopal Nawab’s Begum	Ruled Time
1.	Qudsia Begum, Regent of Bhopal	Ruled from 1819-1837
2.	Nawab Sikandar Begum	Ruled from 1860-1868
3.	Begum Sultan Shah Jehan	Ruled from 1844-1860 and 1868-1901
4.	Begum Kaikhusrau Jahan	Ruled from 1901-1926
5.	Begum Sajida Sultan	Ruled from 1961-1995

 

MADHYA PRADESH TEXT-BOOK CORPORATION

M.P. Text Book Corporation (मध्य प्रदेश पाठ्यपुस्तक निगम) is a society registered under the M.P. Societies registration Act 1973. It was created in 1968 at the behest of the state government with its basic function being publication and sale/distribution of text books for class 1 to 12 for schools in Madhya Pradesh.

Madhya Pradesh Text Book Corporation is a Govt. Sector Organization that offers services in Paper/Publishing/ Printing with Annual Total Turnover of 10-100 Crs. and with Employee Strength of 501-1000.

CONTACT DETAILS-

Phone- +91- 755- 2763273 (M.D.), +91- 755- 2550727 (G.M.) 

Fax- +91- 755- 2551145 

E-mail- tbcho@yahoo.com, mptbc@sancharnet.in

Website- http://mptbc.nic.in/

Address- "Pustak Bhawan", Peergate, Near Arera Hills, Bhopal- 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India.

TAKIYA ISLAND AT BHOPAL LAKE VIEW

The Takia Island situated in the Upper Lake will be beautified for developing it as a tourist spot. Holy Mazar at Takia Island in the center of 'Bada Talab'. Takia Island which has a tomb of Shah Ali Shah Rahamatullah Alla. The place where people go from boats at Takia Island of Ali Shah.

BHOPAL UTSAV MELA- 2012

Utsav Mela enters 21st yr in Bhopal 

The city is all set for the month-long Bhopal utsav mela at Dussehra Maidan beginning January 1^st, 2012.

 

Being acknowledged nationally Utsav Mela was established in the year 1992 with just 70 stalls and now, the quantity has reached around 600 stalls. This time Utsav Mela was newly constructed cultural hall, performance by nationally acclaimed artists and a tableau of Tirupati Balaji Temple of around 100 ft will be the main attractions of the fair.

 

Considering the bygone years of the enclosure of the fair, the organising committee took decision to allow entry only for families as during the vacation days the crowd is more than those of working days, because of which unethical mysticism try to take advantage, for which they have arranged police service facility. Hidden cameras on gates and elsewhere in the fair are affixed as per security reasons.

Adding to this the committee arranged for a team of 50 cleanliness employees, who would maintain the hygiene and cleanliness in the fair along with BMC who established for a fire brigade facility in the workshop of the fair. Besides, attractive street, electric generator facility is also organised. At present there are about 600 stalls in the fair, which seem to be less according to the participation.

 

Phone- +91- 755- 2775411

 

Venue- Dushera Ground, T T Nagar, Bhopal- 462003, Madhya Pradesh, India.

 

 

PARYATAN BHAWAN, (M.P. STATE, TOURISM) BHOPAL

By: MPSTDC 

 

Cost Of Production: 2.5 crores 

Year of completion: 2006 

M.P. State, Tourism Development Corporation makes efforts for exploring all possibilities for the growth of tourism and in-turn generation of revenue for the state of M.P. Head Office building for MPSTDC was therefore envisaged to portray a corporate image of the office. Attempts have been made to achieve articulately carved out, well planned, well lit congenial spaces while developing the concept. The building is now physically present to feel the spaces in reality. The exterior portrays composition as well as defined masses with clarity in combination of solids and voids.

CONTACT DETAILS-

Hotel Booking No.: +91- 755- 2778383 

Transport Booking No.: +91- 755- 2775572

Fax: +91- 755- 2779476/ 2774289

E-mail: info@mptourism.com 

Website: www.mptourism.com 

Address- Paryatan Bhawan, Bhadbhada Road, Bhopal- 462003, Madhya Pradesh, India.

RAINBOW TREAT (FOOD COURT), BHOPAL

The 'Rainbow Treat' built by the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation near at Shahpura Lake.

Visiting Time- 11:00 am- 10:30 pm

Mob- +91- 9981219146

Phone: +91- 755- 2429829 

Email: rainbowtreat@mptourism.com

Address- Rainbow food court, Madhya Pradesh Tourism, Opp. Shahapura Lake, (Manisha Market), Bhopal- 462001, Madhya Pradesh, India.

MADHYA PRADESH BOARD OF SECONDRAY EDUCATION, BHOPAL

THE MADHYA PRADESH MADHYAMIK SHIKSHA ADHINIYAM,1965
(THE MADHYA PRADESH SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT,1965) 

Madhya Pradesh Legislature, in the Sixteenth Year of the Republic of India, enacted an Act for the establishment of a Board in order to regulate Secondary Education in Madhya Pradesh and other ancillary matters. Madhya Pradesh Board which is also commonly called with its nickname i.e MP Board.

Contact Details:

 

Phone: +91- 755- 2551166-71

Fax: +91- 755- 2551499

E-Mai: mpbse@mp.nic.in

Website:  http://www.mpbse.nic.in

Address: M.P. Board of Secondary Education, Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal- 462011, Madhya Pradesh, India.

MULLA RAMUZI SANSKRITI BHAWAN, BHOPAL

By - Urdu Academy, Bhopal

Executing Agency - C.P.A., Bhopal

Cost - Rs. 1.75 crores

Year of completion - 1990 

Sanskriti Bhawan Complex forming part of a larger cultural complex of the city which is an interface of old and new Bhopal and situated on the bank of Banganga - drainage divided of two hillocks. The built up area of main building is 3880 Sqm. with a car parking built area of 1020 Sqm. The building was handed over to P.W.D. Division No. 3 in the year 1995 for maintenance.

Situated on the steep slopes, Sanskriti Bhawan accommodates various academies under the Deptt. Of Culture, Govt. of M.P. It also houses areas for other activities such as auditorium, library, meeting hall and guest house. The building has become an important landmark of the city reflecting modern and pristine architecture prevalent in Bhopal.

Phone- +91- 755- 553058

Address- Baanganga Road, Bhopal- 462003, Madhya Pradesh, India.