Dhâr is located in the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh state in central India. It is the administrative headquarters of Dhar District .Dhar held a very prominent place and was the capital of Malwa until Mandu gained prominence. It was a prime centre in the Revolt of 1857.It is believed that just at a distance of about 3 km from Dhar is the place where Kalidas meditated.