It is small town known for its myriad lakes and temples situated on hills and valleys. The impregnable hilltop fort and the man-made lakes built by Chandela kings are engineering feats. Ballads praise its days of glory and narrate the inspiring saga of Alha and Udal, the two legendary warrior brother to sacrifice their lives for the honour of their land. The Sun Temple at Rahila is a unique 9th century granite structure. Its basic architectural plan is similar to temples found in Khajuraho.
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