Ratlam, Commercial city in Madhya Pradesh, India
Ratlam is a city in Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India, spreading across several administrative blocks. The city sits at an elevation of around 487 meters (1598 feet) and serves as an important hub in the region.
The city emerged after 1652 when Raja Ratan Singh Rathore received land from Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his military service. Over the centuries, this foundation grew into today's commercial center.
The population includes Hindu, Muslim, and Jain communities, with Malwi-Hindi serving as the primary language throughout the district's 1089 villages.
The city is accessible by train through Ratlam Junction, which sits on the main line between Delhi and Mumbai. By road, National Highway 79 links the city to Indore and Neemuch.
The Shri Nageshwar Parshwanath Tirth houses a large Jain figure carved from green stone, believed by local tradition to be nearly 3000 years old. The statue draws pilgrims from across the country.
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