The locals often refer Indore as "Mini Mumbai" due to its diverse population (of Marathis, Sindhis, South Indians, Punjabi, Marwaris, Rajasthanis), shopping style, food culture, entertainment options and such other similarities with Mumbai.
In 1733 AD when the powerful leader Baji Rao Peshwa took the control of Malwa region, Malhar Rao Holkar was one of his key lieutenants and was appointed as a “Subhedar”, which marked the beginning of Holkars' reign in Malwa plateau. Thus, Indore came to be ruled by the Maratha Maharajas of the Holkar dynasty. In 1818, the Holkars were defeated by the British in the Third Anglo-Maratha War, and the Holkar kingdom became a part of the British Raj.
After India's independence in 1947, Indore, along with a number of neighbouring princely states, became part of the Indian state of Madhya Bharat. Indore was designated the summer capital of this newly created state. On 1 November 1956, Madhya Bharat was merged into Madhya Pradesh
Today, the city is famous for its wide assortment of Namkeens associated with more than 100 mouth watering varieties, perhaps the only city in the world.
Indore Division occupies the south-west part of MP, with the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan as the neighbours.
Jurisdiction :
The jurisdiction of IDCA covers an area of approx 45,000 sqkm, running across 8 Districts of Indore, Khandwa, Burhanpur, Dhar, Alirajpur, Barwani, Jhabua and Khargone.
