about the city

Mahoba is 140 km from Jhansi and associated with the Chandela kings who ruled over Bundelkhand between the 9th and the 11th centuries. The Chandelas, who are best remembered for the now world-famous temples they built at Khajuraho, were also great warriors. At Mahoba, the impregnable hilltop fort and the lakes they created are considered engineering feats and their water management systems can still be seen. Mahoba was also a great cultural centre. Ballads praise its days of glory and narrate the inspiring saga of Alha and Udal, two brothers who sacrificed their lives for the honour of their land.

Today, the town is known for its fine betel leaf cultivation and granite rocks. There are many places of historical and archaeological interest as well as scenic lakes dotted with rocky islets. The temples of Mahoba are built in the same style as the Khajuraho temples. There are also a number of Buddhist and Jain shrines at Mahoba

  • Area: 8.1 sq. km.
  • Population: 56000 (1991 census)
  • Season: October-February
  • Clothing: Summer - Cottons; Winters - Woolens
  • Language: Hindi, Bundeli
  • Festivals: Sawan Kajali Mela
  • Local Transport: Cars/Jeeps/Auto-rickshaws/Cycle-rickshaws/Tempo
  • STD Code: 05281
  • District Officer, Mahoba: 05281-256800/254901/244473