Explanation:

Important Points

• Bhopal became the capital of Madhya Pradesh in 1956.
• The name Bhopal is popularly derived from 'Bhojpal' or Bhoj’s dam.
• Bhoj dam is a great dam that now holds up the Bhopal city lakes.
• Bhopal city was founded by the Parmar King Bhoj in the 11th century.
• The present city of Bhopal was founded by Afghan soldier Dost Mohammed Khan.