Founded by Raja Bhoj, the legendary founder of Bhopal and Mandu, this was the capital of Malwa until Mandu rose to power. There are good views from the ramparts of Dhar's well preserved fort. Dhar (in the state of Madhya Pradesh) also has the large stone Bhojashala Mosque with ancient Sanskrit inscriptions, and the adjoining tomb of the Muslim saint Kamal Maula. Dhar is best visited en route to or from Mandu, 33 kms. away.

In 1933 Shri Raghunath Krishna Fadke and well known Murtikar was invited to Dhar by Maharaja of Dhar to prepare some Murti's (statues) in chhatri of Maharaja. Shri Fadke established his studio at Khanderao Tekri which was called as FADKE STUDIO later. Shri Fadke was given PADMASHRI for his famous Murti "Tatwa Chintana" in 1961. In 1971 he was also awarded with Doctorate. He died in 1972. Statues Made by him were established at Dhar, Indore, Dewas, Ujjain, Mumbai. Presently also several statues made by him & his successors are plased at FADKE STUDIO. These Statues give feel of reality. Almost 25,000 people visit to FADKE STUDIO every year.

Some other places to visit in and around Dhar are Bhoj Shala Killa (Old Fourt) Puratatva Sangrahalay Ladh Masjid.