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'''Ajaigarh''' or '''Ajaygarh''' is a town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in the [[Panna District]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]] state in central [[India]]. ~~Ajaygarh~~ is the administrative headquarters of tehsil in Panna district,<ref>https://panna.nic.in/~~%e0%a4%a4%e0%a4%b9%e0%a4%b8%e0%a5%80%e0%a4%b2~~/</ref>

'''Ajaigarh''' or '''Ajaygarh''' is a town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in the [[Panna District]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]] state in central [[India]]. Ajaigarh is the administrative headquarters of [[tehsil]] in Panna district.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tehsil - District Panna, Government of Madhya Pradesh |url=https://panna.nic.in/en/tehsil/ |date=2025-11-01 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250617002732/https://panna.nic.in/en/tehsil/ |archive-date=2025-06-17 |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=District Panna |language=en-IN}}</ref>

[[Ajaigarh State]] was one of the [[princely state]]s of India during the period of the [[British Raj]]. The state was founded in 1785, ~~and~~ its capital ~~was in~~ Ajaigarh.

[[Ajaigarh State]] was one of the [[princely state]]s of India during the period of the [[British Raj]]. The state was founded in 1785, with its capital being Ajaigarh.

==History==

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==Demographics==

As of the 2011 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 |archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Ajaigarh had a population of 16,656.<ref>https://www.citypopulation.de/en/india/madhyapradesh/panna/2341001000__ajaigarh/</ref> Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Ajaigarh has an average literacy rate of 59%, which is lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 61% of the males and 39% of females literate. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

As of the 2011 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 |archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Ajaigarh had a population of 16,656.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajaigarh (Panna, Madhya Pradesh, India) - Population Statistics |url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/india/madhyapradesh/panna/2341001000__ajaigarh/ |date=2025-11-01 |url-status=live |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=City Population}}</ref> Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Ajaigarh has an average literacy rate of 59%, which is lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 61% of the males and 39% of females literate. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

== Ajaigarh Fort ==

Ajaigarh or Ajaygarh Fort is among the top attractions of the region.{{~~citation needed~~|date=~~September 2022~~}} It stands alone on a hilltop in the district of Panna and is easily accessible from [[Khajuraho]]. The fort is bordered by the [[Vindhya Hills]] and provides views of the [[Ken River]]. This fort is noted for its rich historical past and its architecture, which dates to the [[Chandela]] dynasty.{{~~citation needed~~|date=~~September 2022~~}}

Ajaigarh or Ajaygarh Fort is among the top attractions of the region.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2024 |title=Ajaigarh Panna : Top 10 Attractions, famous for, must try Dining, Accommodation prices, Local Transportation facilities, Vehicle Rentals, Activities, Safety, Weather, Culture, Shopping, and Practical Tips |url=https://www.visitingplacesin.com/2024/06/ajaigarh-panna-top-10-attractions.html |access-date=19 November 2025 |website=visitingplacesin.com}}</ref> It stands alone on a hilltop in the district of Panna and is easily accessible from [[Khajuraho]]. The fort is bordered by the [[Vindhya Hills]] and provides views of the [[Ken River]]. This fort is noted for its rich historical past and its architecture, which dates to the [[Chandela]] dynasty.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajaygarh Fort |url=https://panna.nic.in/en/tourist-place/ajaygarh-fort/ |access-date=19 November 2025 |website=District Panna}}</ref>

The fort is visited by both history and art lovers.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}} This fort has two gates (earlier there were five), two temples and two rock-cut tanks, close to the northern gate. These tanks have been named as Ganga and ~~Yamuna~~.{{~~citation needed~~|date=September ~~2022~~}}

The fort is visited by both history and art lovers.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}} This fort has two gates (earlier there were five), two temples and two rock-cut tanks, close to the northern gate. These tanks have been named as Ganga and Jamuna.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharya |first=Bibek |date=29 September 2024 |title=Chasing The Chandellas: A Journey Through Khajuraho's Architectural Marvels |url=https://www.outlooktraveller.com/experiences/heritage/madhya-pradesh-temples-of-khajuraho |access-date=19 November 2025 |website=Outlook Traveller}}</ref>

Ajaygarh Fort, also known as [https://www.bundelkhand24x7.com/2025/04/ajaygarh-fort.html Ajaypal] Fort, is an ancient and mysterious fort located in the Panna district of Madhya Pradesh. It was built by the Chandela kings and stands atop a high hill. At the main entrance of the fort, there is an old inscription that no one has been able to decipher till today. It is believed that this inscription holds the secret path to a hidden treasure.

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-'''Ajaigarh''' or '''Ajaygarh''' is a town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in the [[Panna District]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]] state in central [[India]]. Ajaygarh is the administrative headquarters of tehsil in Panna district,<ref>https://panna.nic.in/%e0%a4%a4%e0%a4%b9%e0%a4%b8%e0%a5%80%e0%a4%b2/</ref>
+'''Ajaigarh''' or '''Ajaygarh''' is a town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in the [[Panna District]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]] state in central [[India]]. Ajaigarh is the administrative headquarters of [[tehsil]] in Panna district.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tehsil - District Panna, Government of Madhya Pradesh |url=https://panna.nic.in/en/tehsil/ |date=2025-11-01 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250617002732/https://panna.nic.in/en/tehsil/ |archive-date=2025-06-17 |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=District Panna |language=en-IN}}</ref>
-[[Ajaigarh State]] was one of the [[princely state]]s of India during the period of the [[British Raj]]. The state was founded in 1785, and its capital was in Ajaigarh.
+[[Ajaigarh State]] was one of the [[princely state]]s of India during the period of the [[British Raj]]. The state was founded in 1785, with its capital being Ajaigarh.
 ==History==
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 ==Demographics==
-As of the 2011 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 |archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Ajaigarh had a population of 16,656.<ref>https://www.citypopulation.de/en/india/madhyapradesh/panna/2341001000__ajaigarh/</ref> Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Ajaigarh has an average literacy rate of 59%, which is lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 61% of the males and 39% of females literate. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
+As of the 2011 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 |archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Ajaigarh had a population of 16,656.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajaigarh (Panna, Madhya Pradesh, India) - Population Statistics |url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/india/madhyapradesh/panna/2341001000__ajaigarh/ |date=2025-11-01 |url-status=live |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=City Population}}</ref> Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Ajaigarh has an average literacy rate of 59%, which is lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 61% of the males and 39% of females literate. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
 == Ajaigarh Fort ==
-Ajaigarh or Ajaygarh Fort is among the top attractions of the region.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}} It stands alone on a hilltop in the district of Panna and is easily accessible from [[Khajuraho]]. The fort is bordered by the [[Vindhya Hills]] and provides views of the [[Ken River]]. This fort is noted for its rich historical past and its architecture, which dates to the [[Chandela]] dynasty.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}
+Ajaigarh or Ajaygarh Fort is among the top attractions of the region.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2024 |title=Ajaigarh Panna : Top 10 Attractions, famous for, must try Dining, Accommodation prices, Local Transportation facilities, Vehicle Rentals, Activities, Safety, Weather, Culture, Shopping, and Practical Tips |url=https://www.visitingplacesin.com/2024/06/ajaigarh-panna-top-10-attractions.html |access-date=19 November 2025 |website=visitingplacesin.com}}</ref> It stands alone on a hilltop in the district of Panna and is easily accessible from [[Khajuraho]]. The fort is bordered by the [[Vindhya Hills]] and provides views of the [[Ken River]]. This fort is noted for its rich historical past and its architecture, which dates to the [[Chandela]] dynasty.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajaygarh Fort |url=https://panna.nic.in/en/tourist-place/ajaygarh-fort/ |access-date=19 November 2025 |website=District Panna}}</ref>
-The fort is visited by both history and art lovers.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}} This fort has two gates (earlier there were five), two temples and two rock-cut tanks, close to the northern gate. These tanks have been named as Ganga and Yamuna.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}
+The fort is visited by both history and art lovers.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}} This fort has two gates (earlier there were five), two temples and two rock-cut tanks, close to the northern gate. These tanks have been named as Ganga and Jamuna.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharya |first=Bibek |date=29 September 2024 |title=Chasing The Chandellas: A Journey Through Khajuraho's Architectural Marvels |url=https://www.outlooktraveller.com/experiences/heritage/madhya-pradesh-temples-of-khajuraho |access-date=19 November 2025 |website=Outlook Traveller}}</ref>
 Ajaygarh Fort, also known as [https://www.bundelkhand24x7.com/2025/04/ajaygarh-fort.html Ajaypal] Fort, is an ancient and mysterious fort located in the Panna district of Madhya Pradesh. It was built by the Chandela kings and stands atop a high hill. At the main entrance of the fort, there is an old inscription that no one has been able to decipher till today. It is believed that this inscription holds the secret path to a hidden treasure.

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