Dhar

Dhar is a city located in Dhar district of the Malwa region in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Before Indian independence from Great Britain, it was the capital of the Dhar princely state. The city is bordered in the north by Ratlam, to the east by parts of Indore, in the south by Barwani, and to the west by Jhabua and Alirajpur. The town is located 34 miles (55 km) west of Mhow. It is located 559 m (1,834 ft) above sea level. It possesses, besides its old ramparts, many buildings contain records of cultural, historical and national importance. The most visible parts of ancient Dhar are the massive earthen ramparts which are best preserved on the western and southern sides of the town. The fortress is thought to have been built by Muhammad bin Tughluq, the Sultan of Delhi, most likely on the site of the ancient Dhārāgiri mentioned in early sources. On the overgrown ramparts of the medieval city, overlooking the old moat, is the tomb of Shaykh Abdullah Shāh Changāl.