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Bhanpura | |
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Town | |
  Bhanpura Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 24°31′N 75°44′E / 24.52°N 75.73°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Mandsaur |
| Elevation | 384 m (1,260 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 16,493 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MP-14 |
Bhanpura is a town and a nagar panchayat in Mandsaur district, located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Bhanpura was discovered by King Bhanu bhil. It was also ruled by the Chandrawats of Mewar during the times of Rana Sanga's rule. The town is home to a number of historic places such as the Daraki-Chattan region, which is one of the world's oldest rock arts,[1] Chaturbhujnath Nala rock art shelters, and the Hinglajgarh Fort. Bhanpura also has a museum that displays the popular arts of Mandsaur, including art from the Gupta era (4th–5th century) until the time of Pratiharas and Parmaras.[2]
- ^ "Madhya Pradesh houses world's oldest rock art: experts". The Hindu. PTI. 25 November 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- ^ Madhya Pradesh A to Z: MPTDC March, 1994, p.53