Explanation:

Mandideep is closely connected to Bhimbetka, which is well known across the world for its rock paintings and also nearby Shiva Temple at Bhojpur (15 km) is a big attraction among the Hindu community. Looking back through history, Mandideep situated in close proximity to Bhojpur's Shiva temple was surrounded by a big lake since the 10th century. In the 15th century, Sultan Hussein Shah of Malwa demolished the Bhojpur dam, which kept releasing water for 3 years. Mandideep village came into existence when the land dried up. Initially, the pace of development was slow due to lack of infrastructure.