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Malwa is a volcanic plateau with a rich cultural and political history, dating back to ancient times. It includes parts of western Madhya Pradesh and south-eastern Rajasthan, and has been ruled by various dynasties and kingdoms, such as the Guptas, the Rajputs, and the Mughals.
Aug 15, 2024 · Malwa, historical province and physiographic region of west-central India, comprising a large portion of western and central Madhya Pradesh state and parts of southeastern Rajasthan and northern Maharashtra states.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Malwa is a region in the south of Punjab state in India, named after an ancient Indic tribe. It has a distinct dialect, dance and historical significance, and includes 12 districts and some parts of Pakistan.
Malwa Plateau is a volcanic region in north-central India, covering parts of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan states. It has a rich cultural heritage, diverse vegetation, and agricultural and industrial activities.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The Malwa Sultanate was a late medieval kingdom in the Malwa region, covering the present day Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and south-eastern Rajasthan from 1401 to 1562. It was founded by Dilawar Khan, who following Timur's invasion and the disintegration of the Delhi Sultanate, in 1401, made Malwa an independent realm.
The Malwa region occupies a plateau in western Madhya Pradesh and south-eastern Rajasthan (between 21°10′N 73°45′E and 25°10′N 79°14′E), with Gujarat in the west. To the south and east stands the Vindhya Range and to the north the Bundelkhand upland.
The historic region of Malwa consisted present state of Madhya Pradesh and south eastern Rajasthan. History of Malwa Sultanate. Malwa Sultanate history began from Ghurid Dynasty’s rebel in 1392. But the Ghurid control over Malwa region didn’t last more than 4 decades.
