Raipur, capital city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh is one of the most important industrial and trading centers of Central part of India.

It is Situated on the banks of Mahanadi river, Raipur shared boundaries with Bilaspur in the north and the famous Bastar tribal region in the south.

Founded in the 9th century, Raipur had remained an important regional center under different kingdoms. Raipur is a historic place and considered to be under Mauryan Kingdom.

The city also remained the capital of the Haihaya kings, who controlled the traditional forts of Chhattisgarh. Due to its historical and archaeological significance Raipur attracts large number of tourists from far and wide.