Katni

Katni officially Murwara is a city on the banks of the Katni River in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Katni District. It is famous for it's Limestone and Marble Mines and Cement Factories often referred as "City of Lime" or "Marble City". The city serves as a major railway hub in the country. The city is also home to many temples and religious sites, and its vibrant festivals and traditions highlight its culturally rich and diverse identity. It is in the Mahakoshal region of central India. The city is from the divisional headquarters of the region, Jabalpur.

==History== Katni has a history that dates back to ancient and medieval periods, when the region formed part of the larger Gondwana territory ruled by the Gond kings. During the 14th to 18th centuries, it came under the control of the Gond rulers of Garha-Katanga, notably Rani Durgavati, who ruled until her defeat by the Mughal forces of Akbar in 1564. The area later passed into the hands of the Marathas in the 18th century, particularly under the Bhonsle rulers of Nagpur. In 1818, following the defeat of the Marathas in the Third Anglo-Maratha War, Katni came under British control. The British developed it as an important railway junction in the late 19th century, significantly boosting trade in limestone and marble. After India’s independence in 1947, Katni evolved into a key industrial and transport center in Madhya Pradesh. Today Katni is a important city and district in Madhya Pradesh famous for it's rich minerals and cultural diversity.