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India officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India is a union of twenty-eight states and seven federally-governed union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.

Guna is a town in Madhya Pradesh state of central India. It is the administrative headquarters of Guna District. It is located on the banks of Parbati River. Guna was part of the ancient Avanti Kingdom founded by Chand Pradyota Mahesena. In the early 18^th century, Guna was conquered by the Maratha leader Ranoji Rao Scindia and remained part of the Kingdom of Gwalior until shortly after Indian independence.

Guna was administered as part of the kingdom's Isagarh District. After India gained independence, Guna became part of the new state of Madhya Bharat on 28 May 1948 as one of its 16 districts. Guna district of Madhya Pradesh is the gateway of Malwa and Chambal. Western boundary of the District is well defined by Parbati River.

Guna is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in India worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of India.

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