Chanderi: Where Legends Are Found in Silk and Stone

Chanderi has more to it than just its traditionally made saree

As much as Chanderi is known for its sarees, it’s also known for its fortresses (Photo: MP Tourism)

Chanderi is mentioned in the Mahabharata as the capital of Lord Krishna’s arch nemesis, King Shishupala of the Chedis. In more recent times, the city was a strategic trade center and military outpost for the Mughals. While it was once known for its vast fortresses, today, it is known by the gorgeous sarees that bear its name.

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