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| Gwalior City Gwalior - an ancient capital of Gwalior has nowt made a successful transition into a modern Indian vibrant and bustling city. It's legendary beginning started meeting between a warror Suraj Sen and Gwalipa, who lived on the hilltop where Gwalior fort stands today. Over the centuries, Gwalior became a city of immense importance and was a continual scene of intrigue and clashes with neighbouring powers. It's stratigic location was patronised by many mighty rulers, making it the birthplace of many dynasties, each leaving its own indelible mark over the city. Gwalior Fort - Over 100 years old fort is over looking the city of Gwalior. One of the most invincible forts in India, Iimposing citadel has changed many hands in the past but has rarely been captured. Sun Temple -: believed to have been constructed within
the area of the fort. Also visit Man Mandir which is a six towered
palace & which forms the eastern wall of the fort. The fort
has monuments dating back to 8th century AD onwards & is one
of the largest forts in India. Tomb of Tansen - Father of classical music and one of the nine singers in Akbar's court has been buried in this cityr. This Tomb is a part of Gwalior's cultural heritage where music festival is held every year during the month of November / December and attracts singers and musicians from all over India. Jai Vilas Palace - Built in 1809 and house of present Maharaja of Gwalior. This Palace is famous for its ornate chandeliers & crystal. A few of the rooms have in converted into a museum filled with the Scindia dynasties memorabilia. Ghaus Mohammed Meusoleum - Situated in Old Town. Ghaus
Mohammed was a Afghan Prince turned sufi saint who helped Babur
to win the Gwalior fort. His mausoleum is designed on early Mughal
architectural lines. |
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