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{{About|the municipality in Madhya Pradesh, India|its namesake district|Datia District}}
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'''Datia,''' is a town and the district [[headquarter]] of the [[Datia District]] of [[Chambal (region)|Gwalior Chambal]] region in north [[Madhya Pradesh]], a state in [[Central India]]. Datia is world famous for [[Pitambara Peeth]], a shakti pilgrimage site. It is an [[ancient city|ancient town]], mentioned in the [[Mahabharata]] ruled by King [[Dantavakra]]. The town is 78&nbsp;km from [[Gwalior]], 31&nbsp;km from [[Jhansi ]], 441&nbsp;km south of [[New Delhi]] and 360&nbsp;km north of Bhopal. About 13&nbsp;km from Datia is [[Sonagiri|Sonagir]], a sacred Jain hill. Datia is also about 48&nbsp;km from [[Orchha]]. The nearest airport is at [[Gwalior]]. It was former royal seat of the [[Bundela|Bundela Rajputs]], the [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]] and later to the [[House of Scindia|Scindia dynasty]] during the [[British Raj]]. Datia is situated near [[Gwalior]] and on the border with Uttar Pradesh.
[[File:Datia city Madhya Pradesh.jpg|thumb|Datia town entrance, Madhya Pradesh]]
The old town is encircled by a stone wall and is home to gorgeous buildings and gardens. The 17th-century palace of [[Vir Singh Deo|Bir Singh Ju Deo]] built in 1614 for the stay for his friend emperor [[Jahangir|Jehangir]] is a notable example of the [[Mughal architecture|Rajput - Mughal architecture]] of [[North India]].<ref>https://datia.nic.in/en/about-district/</ref> It is the seven-story up and seven-story down palace commissioned by Raja Vir Singh Deo. Its symmetry and hilltop perch inspired [[Edwin Lutyens|Edwin Lutynes]] design for New Delhi. The town serves as a trading center for grains and cotton products. [[Handloom]] weaving is an important industry. The town is also a thriving [[pilgrimage]] spot for religious devotees. There are many temples, including the renowned Shaktipeeth of Pitambara Devi, Dhumavati Temple, Gupteshwar Temple and Laghu Vrindavan. [[Pitambara Peeth]] is a famous [[Shakta pitha|Shakta Pitha]] dedicated to Goddess Baglamukhi, one of the ten Mahavidyas (wisdom goddesses), known for her powers of stambhana (paralysis of enemies) and protection. The temple is located at the entrance of Datia town gate. The spot is located about 1&nbsp;km from Datia Bus Station and 3&nbsp;km from Datia Railway Station on the Delhi-Chennai main line. The Dhumavati Main Temple, established by Golokwasi Swamiji Maharaj and the Vankhandeshwar temple, a [[Mahabharat]] period temple of [[Shiva]] are also the main attraction of the place. It was ruled by Bundela Rajputs until 1947 as vassals to Scindia dynasty.