State of "Bhopal" in the Light of History

Abstract

The state of Bhopal is constituted of 6764 square Km. The historical facts of Bhopal determine
that Bhoj, the ruler of Dhar (1018 - 1060A) had conquered 25 square Km area in which he
constructed a collosal pond. There was a village situated on the bank of that pond, which ultimately
changed the name of the village to "Bhojpal". Officially, Bhopal claimed the status of the capital
in 1727AD, the founder of this Muslim state was Sardar Dost Muhammad Khan. The history of
Bhopal can be divided into two parts. One concerning Sardar Dost Muhammad Khan and his
accord with the British government, while the second part deals with written treaty with the British
government to the last ruler of the state namely Nawab Hameedullah Khan.