The city has a university, founded in 1970, and an academy of music. Said to be named after Raja Bhoj, modern Bhopal was founded by Dost Muhammad in 18th century. From 1723 until 1956 Bhopal was capital of the former princely state of Bhopal. IndiaWorld , MP Guide , The British Library. Triangle stamps of Bhopal state .
Factories manufacture cotton textiles, hosiery, chemicals, furniture, and metal products.
The city is the site of several palaces and two institutions of higher learning. Founded in 1715, Indore rose to prominence under the Maratha dynasty of Holkars. In 1818 it was made a British protectorate and capital of the princely state of Indore, which merged with Madhya Bharat in 1948. Huna inscription, Jain cliff carvings, Raja Mansingh's palace. Sikh temple marks Guru Hargobind's captivity.