Mahoba is a city in Mahoba District of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh[3] in the Bundelkhand region, well known for the ninth century granite Sun temple built in Pratihara style.

[4] Mahoba is known for being the capital of Chandela dynasty and its closeness to Khajuraho, Lavkushnagar and other historic places like Kulpahar, Charkhari, Kalinjar, Orchha, and Jhansi.

[5][6] The 12th century general Udal and his brother Alha were notable for fighting against Prithviraj Chauhan under Chandel king Paramardi.

As of 2011[update] India census, Mahoba has a population of 95,216 divided into 25 wards.

Based on the census 75.21% of the total population are Hindus, 23.64% are Muslims and the rest is occupied by other faiths.