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Rich Legacy

If you are wondering what exactly makes Indore special well, we cannot pin point one factor. The temples, the great rivers Saraswati and Kham flowing merrily along, it is just another Indian city at a first glance. But then, Indore is very special, for it was here that the ruling kings of the Holkar clan, went against the old customs of barring Harijans (the so called lower caste people) and opened wide the temples, schools and public well gates to the them answering Gandhiji's campaign against untouchability.

Indore truly speaks of the rich yester years. Today, Indore is a business hub. A place where lots of cars roll out. It has earned the epithet Detroit of India thanks to the suburb Pithampur, where a large number of automobile units are based
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Abuzz with activity, Khajuri Bazaar is a hunting ground for exquisite gold and silver jewellery, leather work and traditional garments. Sarafa Market too specialises in jewellery, while Kasera Bazaar sells metalwork. MT Cloth Market is must visit as it is the largest cloth market in Central India. Chanderi and Maheshwari and Kosa silks are the other famous buys of Indore. You can buy them from Mrignayani, the state emporium (165, MG Road) and Avanti, (507, MG Road). Other well-known outlets are Roopmati, Upica, nd Fab India (all on MG Road). The city is on fast track when it comes to modern shopping outlets and malls. Globus, Westend and Treasure Island (all on M G Road) are the most popular malls.
 
 
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