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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Ajaygarh
| settlement_type = Town
| image_skyline = Ajaygarh Fort.jpg
| image_alt =
| image_caption = Historical Fort of Ajaigarh
| pushpin_map = India Madhya Pradesh
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Madhya Pradesh, India
| coordinates = {{coord|24.54|N|80.16|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Administrative division|Division]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Sagar Division|Sagar]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Panna district|Panna]]
| elevation_m = 344
| population_total = 16,656
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_rank =
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_demonym =
| population_footnotes =
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = 
| postal_code = 488446
| registration_plate = MP-35
| website =
| footnotes =
}}

'''Ajaigarh''' or '''Ajaygarh''' is a town and a [[nagar panchayat]] in the [[Panna District]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]] state in central [[India]]. Ajaigarh is the administrative headquarters of [[Tehsil|tehsi]]<nowiki/>l in Panna district.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tehsil - District Panna, Government of Madhya Pradesh |url=https://panna.nic.in/en/tehsil/ |date=2025-11-01 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250617002732/https://panna.nic.in/en/tehsil/ |archive-date=2025-06-17 |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=District Panna |language=en-IN}}</ref>

[[Ajaigarh State]] was one of the [[princely state]]s of India during the period of the [[British Raj]]. The state was founded in 1785, with its capital being Ajaigarh.

==History==
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[[File:Ajaigarhflag.png|thumb|Flag of Ajaigarh state]]
Ajaigarh was the capital of a princely state of the same name during the British Raj. Ajaigarh was founded in 1765 by Guman Singh, a [[Bundela]] [[Rajput]] who was the nephew of Raja Pahar Singh of [[Jaitpur]]. After Ajaigarh was captured by the British in 1809, it became a princely state in the [[Bundelkhand Agency]] of the [[Central India Agency]]. It had an area of {{convert|771|sqmi}}, and a population of 78,236 in 1901. The rulers bore the title of ''sawai maharaja''. He commanded an estimated annual revenue of about £15,000/-, and paid a tribute of £460/-. The chief resided at the town of [[Nowgong, Chhatarpur|Nowgong]], at the foot of the hill-fortress of Ajaigarh, from which the state took its name. This fort, situated on a steep hill, towers more than {{convert|800|ft}} above the eponymous township, and contains the ruins of several temples adorned with elaborately carved sculptures. The town was often afflicted by [[malaria]], and suffered severely from famine in 1868–69 and 1896–97.

The state acceded to the [[Government of India]] on 1 January 1950; the ruling chief was granted a privy purse of Rs. 74,700/-, and the courtesy use of his styles and titles. All of these were revoked by the government of India in 1971, at the time when these privileges were revoked from all erstwhile princes. The former princely state became part of the new Indian state of [[Vindhya Pradesh]], and most of the territory of the former state, including the town of Ajaigarh, became part of Panna District, with a smaller portion going to [[Chhatarpur District]]. Vindhya Pradesh was merged into [[Madhya Pradesh]] on 1 November 1956.

==Geography==
Ajaygarh is located on {{coord|24.54|N|80.16|E}}.<ref>[https://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/35/Ajaigarh.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ajaygarh]</ref> It has an average elevation of 344 metres (1128 feet).

==Demographics==
As of the 2011 India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 |archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Ajaigarh had a population of 16,656.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajaigarh (Panna, Madhya Pradesh, India) - Population Statistics |url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/india/madhyapradesh/panna/2341001000__ajaigarh/ |date=2025-11-01 |url-status=live |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2025-11-01 |website=City Population}}</ref> Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Ajaigarh has an average literacy rate of 59%, which is lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 61% of the males and 39% of females literate. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

== Ajaigarh Fort ==
Ajaigarh or Ajaygarh Fort is among the top attractions of the region.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2024 |title=Ajaigarh Panna : Top 10 Attractions, famous for, must try Dining, Accommodation prices, Local Transportation facilities, Vehicle Rentals, Activities, Safety, Weather, Culture, Shopping, and Practical Tips |url=https://www.visitingplacesin.com/2024/06/ajaigarh-panna-top-10-attractions.html |access-date=19 November 2025 |website=visitingplacesin.com}}</ref> It stands alone on a hilltop in the district of Panna and is easily accessible from [[Khajuraho]]. The fort is bordered by the [[Vindhya Hills]] and provides views of the [[Ken River]]. This fort is noted for its rich historical past and its architecture, which dates to the [[Chandela]] dynasty<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajaygarh Fort |url=https://panna.nic.in/en/tourist-place/ajaygarh-fort/ |access-date=19 November 2025 |website=District Panna}}</ref>.

The fort is visited by both history and art lovers.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}} This fort has two gates (earlier there were five), two temples and two rock-cut tanks, close to the northern gate. These tanks have been named as Ganga and Jamuna<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharya |first=Bibek |date=29 September 2024 |title=Chasing The Chandellas: A Journey Through Khajuraho's Architectural Marvels |url=https://www.outlooktraveller.com/experiences/heritage/madhya-pradesh-temples-of-khajuraho |access-date=19 November 2025 |website=Outlook Traveller}}</ref>.

Ajaygarh Fort, also known as [https://www.bundelkhand24x7.com/2025/04/ajaygarh-fort.html Ajaypal] Fort, is an ancient and mysterious fort located in the Panna district of Madhya Pradesh. It was built by the Chandela kings and stands atop a high hill. At the main entrance of the fort, there is an old inscription that no one has been able to decipher till today. It is believed that this inscription holds the secret path to a hidden treasure.

==Gallery==
{{ wide image|Panoramic view of Ajaygarh Palace.jpg|700px|Panoramic view of Ajaygarh Palace}}
[[File:Ajaygarh Palace.JPG|thumb|Entrance gate of Ajaigarh Palace]]
[[File:Inside of Ajaigarh Palace.JPG|thumb|Inside of Ajaigarh Palace]]
[[File:Tope of Ajaigarh in Ajaigarh fort .jpg|alt=shows great power of Ajaigarh|thumb|400x400px|cannon of Ajaigarh in Ajaigarh fort]]

==References==
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==External links==
[[File:Param pujya Shree Ajaypal mahraj .jpg|thumb|AJAYPAL Mahraj statue]]
*[http://www.bundelkhand.in/portal/photo-gallery/Ajaigarh Ajaigarh photo callery]
*[http://www.traveltargets.com/panna/#Ajaigarh_Fort_and_Valley Ajaigarh Fort & Valley] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506042712/https://www.traveltargets.com/panna/#Ajaigarh_Fort_and_Valley |date=6 May 2021 }}

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[[Category:Populated places established in 1765]]
[[Category:Bundelkhand]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Panna district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Panna district]]

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