📍Burhanpur
Burhanpur was an important city under the Rashtrakuta Dynasty from 753–982. Excavations of the Tapti River and Asirgarh Fort have discovered many coins, goddess idols and temples from the prehistoric era. However, Burhanpur came to prominence during the medieval period. Burhanpur became a beautiful city, and many historical monuments survive in its expanse, mainly dating from the rule of the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Burhanpur was an important Mughal outpost. Shah Jahan spent a considerable amount of time in this city, and helped add to the Shahi Qila. The Shahi Qila is one majestic palace in Burhanpur, located to the west of the Tapti River. Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas were built on the terrace of the Qila. Little of it remains today, as the Qila is mostly in ruins. However, the parts of the palace that are still standing display exquisite sculpture and carvings. The main attraction at the palace is the hamam or royal bath. It was specifically built for Shah Jahan's wife, Mumtaz Mahal so that she could enjoy a luxurious bath. It is said that she died there while giving birth to her fourteenth child. Even today, the ceiling has many intricate paintings. One of these paintings depicts a monument which is said to have been the inspiration for the Taj Mahal, her final resting place.She was initially buried there for six months before being moved. The original grave called the Aahukhana is in disrepair.
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Burhanpur is a mid-sized city in Madhya Pradesh. It is situated on the banks of Tapti River. Burhanpur is famous for its textile industries. It is also the hub for Power Loom industry in Madhya Pradesh. The manufacturing industry is also prevalent in the region, both manufacturing of pipes and agriculture equipment is done here. Several cotton and oil mills are also there.It is also the largest producer of bananas in Madhya Pradesh and also has a largest paper mill in Madhya Pradesh. It is a huge market of Unani Medicines. The cotton is cultivated at a large scale in Burhanpur catering to the huge demand of textile industry.The main economic source of Burhanpur is textile industries. It is the hub for Power Loom industry in Madhya Pradesh. It has one NTC (National Textile Corporation) project ‘Tapti Mills’ and many other textile companies like Kamal Textiles, Annapurna Calandering Works,Paras Process,Neel Kamal Processors,Shivam Textiles, Ambey Process Etc. Burhanpur is known for Cambric, Bleached Dhoti, interlining cloth, Grey Marking, Power loom Cloth bakram and other types of fabric . Pipes and agriculture equipments industry also contribute to the economy of the Burhanpur. ‘Texmpo Pipes’, Balaji industry are pipes and agriculture equipments manufacturing industries. Several cotton and oil mills are also the contributing factors of economy in Burhanpur. The wood and wood based furniture industry is also prevalent in the region. The paper industry of Burhanpur is the largest in Madhya Pradesh.
