{mosimage}(Hindi: &#2349;&#2379;&#2346;&#2366;&#2354;, Urdu: &#1576;&#1726;&#1608;&#1662;&#1575;&#1604;, IPA: [b&#688;o&#720;p&#593;&#720;l]) is a city in central India. It is the capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and the administrative headquarters of Bhopal District and Bhopal Division. Bhopal is the second largest city in Madhya Pradesh after Indore. Bhopal is known as the City of Lakes as its landscape is dotted with a number of natural as well as man made lakes.<br /><br />This city was established by Parmara King Bhoj in 11th century but Afghan soldier Dost Mohammad turned it into a beautiful city. Bhopal was ruled by the Afghans, Mughals and Rajputs. The city has a very turbulent history. During the reign of each ruler the city has seen various changes. You might have heard the story of Raja Bhoj - Ganguteli and the famous song &quot;kahan raja bhoj, kahan gangu teli!&quot;<br /> 