Dhār (
Hindi: धार) is located in the
Malwa region of western
Madhya Pradesh state in central
India, and was a
Maratha Princely state ruled by the
Puars (or Pawars), entitled to 15
Gun Salutes. It is the administrative headquarters of
Dhar District. The town is located west of
Mhow, above sea level. It is picturesquely situated among lakes and trees surrounded by barren hills, and possesses, besides its old ramparts, many interesting buildings, some of them containing records of cultural, historical and national importance.