Mahoba district

Mahoba district () is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh state of India and Mahoba town is the district headquarters. Mahoba district is a part of Chitrakoot Division. The district occupies an area of 2884 km². It has a population of 708,447 (2001 census)Mathew, K.M. (ed.) (2008). Manorama Yearbook 2008, Kottayam: Malayala Manorama, ISSN 0542-5778, p.552.

History

This district was carved out from the erstwhile Hamirpur district on 11 February, 1995 by separating the erstwhile Mahoba tehsil from it.It is also known as Mahoutsav-Nagar, means city of festival.

Places to visit

Mahoba is 140 km from Jhansi and associated with the Chandela kings who ruled over Bundelkhand between the 9th and the 11th centuries. The Chandelas, who are best remembered for the now world-famous temples they built at Khajuraho, were also great warriors. At Mahoba, the impregnable hilltop fort and the lakes they created are considered engineering feats and their water management systems can still be seen. Mahoba was also a great cultural center. Ballads praise its days of glory and narrate the inspiring saga of Alha and Udal, two brothers who sacrificed their lives for the honor of their land.

Today, the town is known for its fine betel leaf cultivation and granite rocks. There are many places of historical and archaeological interest as well as scenic lakes dotted with rocky islets. The temples of Mahoba are built in the same style as the Khajuraho temples. There are also...
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