Bundelkhand

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Bundelkhand is a historic and culturally distinct region in central India, spanning parts of present-day Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, known for its rugged terrain, forts, and rich medieval heritage.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf cultural region
historic region
region
agriculturalProduct oilseeds
pulses
climate semi-arid
containsFort Kalinjar Fort
surface form: Ajaygarh Fort

Jhansi Fort
Kalinjar Fort
Orchha
surface form: Orchha Fort complex
containsSite Khajuraho Group of Monuments
country India
hasCity Banda
Chhatarpur
Datia
Hamirpur
Jhansi
Mahoba
Panna
Sagar
Tikamgarh
hasSubregion Chitrakoot division
Bareilly division
surface form: Jhansi division
historicalCapital Kalinjar
Mahoba
Orchha
historicalDynasty Bundela dynasty
Chandela dynasty
knownFor Bundeli culture
drought-prone agriculture
medieval forts
medieval heritage
rugged terrain
water scarcity
language Bundeli
locatedIn central India
majorReligion Hinduism
majorRiver Betwa River
Dhasan River
Ken River
Yamuna
surface form: Yamuna River
partOf Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
politicalDemand separate Bundelkhand state
terrain plateau
rocky hills
traditionalArtForm Bundeli folk dance
Bundeli folk music
traditionalCuisineItem Bhutte ki kees
Lapsi

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Newalkar rulers of Jhansi region Bundelkhand
Dhasan River flowsThroughRegion Bundelkhand
Dhasan River drainageBasin Bundelkhand