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Indore (ĭndôr`), city and former native state, W central India. The state is now part of Madhya Pradesh state. The region contains extensive forests and much building stone. Indore was established c.1728 by Malhar Rao Holkar, a soldier in the service of the Marathas Marathas or Mahrattas (both: mərăt`əz, mərä`təz) ..... Click the link for more information. and the founder of the ruling dynasty. In 1818, Indore became tributary to the British. Indore, city (1991 pop. 1,109,065), on the Malwa plateau near the Vindhya escarpment, became important in the late 18th cent. It was the capital of the maharajas of Indore and is the site of their imposing palace. Indore is a commercial and industrial center. Manufactures include chemicals, tiles, cement, iron and steel, furniture, hosiery, sporting goods, and automobiles. Indore has several colleges and a medical school. IndoreCity (pop., 2001: 1,474,968), western Madhya Pradesh state, central India. Located northeast of Mumbai (Bombay), it was founded in 1715 as a trade market by local landowners, who erected Indreshwar Temple, from which the city's name is derived. It became the capital of the princely state of Indore belonging to the Maratha Holkars. Under the British, it served as the headquarters of the British Central India Agency. The largest city in the state, it is an important commercial and industrial centre. Indore 1. a city in central India, in W Madhya Pradesh. Pop.: 1 597 441 (2001) 2. a former state of central India: became part of Madhya Bharat in 1948, which in turn became part of Madhya Pradesh in 1956 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Doshi's Aranya community housing in Indore, India (AR November 1995). My visit to Indore and to the Army War College gives me the chance to talk about the deepening relationship between our two countries. The newest plant is near Indore, within the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. |
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