Madhavgarh Fort — Local services in Madhogarh

Madhavgarh is a small village in area of Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, India, which is 7 km from Satna. It once was a large kingdom but lost all its glory after the fall of the dynasty that ruled the kingdom and slowly became a village. Madhavgarh's name was inspired by Madhav Singh, who was a real king of nearby Madhavgarh fort. Some sources suggest that Madhav was the younger brother of Bala Dev Singh, who tried to kill his father to become the king and was then banished from the kingdom. Although the name of the kingdom was the same from a long time, it was still not an official name due to clashes with different opinions of different knowledgeable people in the kingdom. When Madhav became the king due to Bala being banished, he made the name 'Madhavgarh' official. In local areas, it is also known for its fort. Although, it is not so well known. Also, it is getting damaged day by day without any...

Madhavgarh Fort in Satna holds immense historical and architectural value, dating back over 400 years to the Rewa princely state. Despite its rich legacy—including its role in the 1787 Maratha conflict, intricate Rajasthani-style architecture, and underground tunnels—it currently suffers from neglect and commercialization. Given its cultural importance and deteriorating condition, this fort deserves to be acquired and preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Such a step would ensure its protection, restore its heritage, and honor the legacy of...

It is the responsibility of the government and all of us to preserve such historical places. I went there a few days ago and it is in a very dilapidated condition due to lack of care and proper conservation. I request the Madhya Pradesh government to take proper care of such heritage sites that keep our...