# Sundersi

Sundersi is a town in the Shajapur District of Madhya Pradesh known for its Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple which mirrors the one in Ujjain.The town is situated at the banks of Kalisindh river. Sundarsi was estate of Rathore with special status under Gwalior state .The sundarsi was initially a tributary of Gwalior state

## Demographics
### Population

As of 2011 India census,[4] Sundersi had a population of 11,112. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%.
The current population of town is 15,125.Sundarsi's population is expected to reach 8,62,670 by 2050, according to analysts.

### Literacy

Sundersi has an average literacy rate of 58.4%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 24.3%. In Sundersi, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

## History
### Parmara Dynasty (Parmara Era)

Sundersi, which is in Madhya Pradesh's Malwa region, has a long history that began when King Sudarshan founded the town in 1032 B.C. It flourished as a metropolis during its heyday. Notably, Sundarabai, the sister of Ujjain's King Vikramaditya, got married in Sundersi, which inspired King Vikramaditya to build theMahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple and several other temples in her honor.

### Mughal Empire (Mughal Era)

Historical recognition came to the town when Abul Fazal, one of Akbar's nine jewels, wrote about Sundersi in his book "Ain-e-Akbari." This acknowledgement highlights the importance of the town during the Mughal Empire.

### British Raj (British Era)

Sundersi contributed to the independence movement in a more modern setting. Tatya Tope, the famous independence warrior, came to Sundersi to organize a rebellion against the British Raj and the East India Company in Malwa.

## Geography
### Location

Sundersi is located on Malwa Plateau at 23°16′N 76°26′E﻿ / ﻿23.26°N 76.44°E﻿ / 23.26; 76.44. It has an average elevation of 450 metres. The town is 88 km from the Devi Ahillyabai Holkar Airport and is reached by very good road. Town is situated at the bank of Kalisindh river. It is situated between Shajapur & Shujalpur on the SH-17 and is 24 km. from Shajapur, 30 Kilometers from Shujalpur and 82 Kilometers from Indore. The town is 600 km from the capital New Delhi.

### Resources

The town of Sundersi also known as Mini Ujjain is situated along the Kalisindh River's banks. Black soil is the defining feature of the northern and western parts of Sundersi, whereas infertile and arid conditions are found in the southern area (Baldi) and a large portion of the eastern section (Lalbazar). Garhmundla is a stream located in the southwest, close to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga shrine.

## Tourist attractions

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga:Sundersi's largest temple, located in the south, is devoted to Lord Shiva.
Harsiddhi Mata Temple: This temple is dedicated to Harsiddhi Mata and is located near Mahakal Ashram and Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple.
Gora Bhairav Temple:One of the main temples dedicated to Lord Gora Bhairav, located in Bhairupura village to the west of Sundersi.
Gopal Mandir:This temple is devoted to Lord Krishna and is located in Sundersi's market area.
Kshipreshwar Mahadev Temple:This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on the banks of the Kalisindh River.
Jageshwar Mahadev Temple:This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and is located in the central northeastern section of Sundersi.