Machkund, an ancient and sacred place is situated about 4 km from the main town of Dholpur. This place is named after the 24th ruler of Suryavanshi Dynasty, Raja Machkund.
It commands a scenic view. It has a tank surrounded by a series of temples of different dates. It is mentioned in Puranas that Raja Muchukund was sleeping here, at the same time, Asur Kalayvan reached here after chasing Lord ShriKrishna ,and he woke up king Muchukunda, sleeping on boon, in the delusion of Krishna. Kalaivalan was destroyed at the sight of Raja Muchukund. Since then this place is known as a religious place. There are many place around this place that were built or transformed by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Machkund is called the nephew of pilgrims.
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