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Gwalior
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Also known as: |
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Shopping: |
Lacquer ware, dolls, hand woven
carpets, wall hangings and jewelry and many more |
History of: |
1200 years |
Population: |
8.26 Lac |
History about Gwalior says that it owes its name to a sage of former
times. The story goes thus - Suraj Sen, a prince of the Kachhwaha clan
of the 8th century had lost his way in the jungle and ultimately
wandered up to a secluded hill. Thereafter he met an old man, Sage Gwalipa, whose influence almost took him by surprise. On asking the
sage for some drinking water he was led to a pond. The pool waters not
only quenched his thirst but cured him of leprosy as well. Out of
gratefulness he wished to offer something in return to the sage and
the sage asked him to build a fort on the hill. Thus came up the fort
named Gwalior, and eventually the city that developed around it got
its name.
Major Attractions
Man Mandir Palace
Built by Man Singh Tomar between 1486 and 1516, the Man Mandir is a
huge palace. It is supposedly the fort�s prized possession. Also known
as the Chitra Mandir or the Palace of Paintings, it exhibits tiled and
painted decorations of peacocks and several other birds.
Gujari Mahal and Archaeological Museum
Gujari Mahal speaks of Man Singh�s love for his ninth Gujar wife,
Mrignayni, in loving memory of whom this special palace was built. It
now serves as a museum housing a large collection of stone carvings.
Sas-Bahu Temples
As the name suggests, the Sas-Bahu temples, located on the other part
of the fort, are not dedicated to a mother-in-law (Sas) and
daughter-in-law (Bahu). Sas-Bahu is the name given to two adjacent
temples of different sizes. The larger of the two is ornately
decorated and sculpted with beautiful statuettes and intricate
patterns.
Nearby
Excursions
Fun Festives
Tansen Music Festival
held annually in the months of November/December, is a major cultural
event of classical music bringing eminent performers and music lovers
from all parts of the country.
Distance
from major cities
Agra |
123 Kms |
Sawai Madhopur |
282 Kms |
Khajuraho |
279 Kms |
How to reach there
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The Gwalior Airport is well connected
to important cities like Mumbai, Indore, Bhopal, and Delhi. |
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The Gwalior railhead is situated
within the city area. It is on the main Delhi-Mumbai and
Delhi-Chennai rail route. |
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Gwalior is extremely well linked by a
good network of roadways and road transport to all the important
towns of Madhya Pradesh and adjacent areas. |
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