Indore is the largest city and commercial capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh . It is also known as The City of Holkars. The city was built by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar, one of the famous queens of India. Formerly a major trading centre, the city, along with its satellite townships of Pithampur, Mhow and Dewas, has established itself as a strong industrial base. The era of liberalisation has seen Indore at the forefront of a number of privatisation initiatives which include the country's first toll road and private telephone network. In the midst of such vibrant industrial activity, the city still manages to maintain its link with its glorious past. Indore is also called as 'Mini Mumbai', due to the similar lifestyles of people residing here.