Gwalior Important information

Gwalior

Gwalior, the ancient capital city has been a cradle of great dynasties and a living   heritage   of  heroism.   Its antiquity dates back to 8th century, when Suraj Sen, a chieftain, founded the city and named it after Gwalipa, a legendary saint who cured him of a deadly disease. Gwalior, the city of palaces,   temples   and   monuments witnessed the rule of great Rajput clans like Pratiharas Kacchwahas and Tomars. Its tradition as a royal capital continued  until   the   formation   of independent India, with the Scindia's having their dynastic seat here.

Tourist Acctration in Gwalior

• The Fort
• Man Mandir Palace
• Teli-ka-Mandir
• Sas Baku ka Mandir
• Gujari Mahal
• Scindia School
• Tansen 's Tomb
• Jai Vilas Palace
• Jai Vilas Museum
• Memorials
• Kala Vithika and Municipal Museum
• Sun Temple

The Fort : This magnificent fort atop Gopachal, a sandstone precipice 91 metres above the surrounding plain was built by Raja Mansingh Tomar. It dominates the city like great monolith and was described as the pearl amongst the fortresses of Hind Mughal emperor Babur. The imposing outer walls still stand, two miles in length and 3f feet high. A steep road winds upwards to the fort, flanked by statues of the Jair tirthankaras, carved into the rock face. The fort is dotted with various monuments which  are marvels of medieval architecture. Some of them are - 

Man Mandir Palace : This most impressive building in the fort was built by Raja Mar Singh between 1486 and 1517. It witnessed many battles Jauhars and imprisonments.

Teli-ka-Mandir : The 9th century Pratihar Vishnu temple has a peculiar plan and design Its roof is in Dravidian style, while the decorations inside are in Indo-Aryan style.

Sas Baku ka Mandir : The 9th and 11th century 'Mother and Daughter-in-law' pair o temples are dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Gujari Mahal: This elegant palace was built in 15th century by Raja Mansingh Toma for his'Gujar'queen, Mrignayani. Today, it houses an archaeological museum.

Scindia School : One of the finest schools in India.

Tansen 's Tomb: The tomb of Tansen, one of the nine gems at emperor Akbar's court, is i fine example of early Mughal architecture and a part of Gwalior's living cultura heritage. Annual music festival is held here on a national scale in Nov. - Dec.

Jai Vilas Palace: The palace designed on the plan of an Italian palazzo is a fine blend of the Italian, the Tuscan and the Corinthian styles.

Jai Vilas Museum : It offers an unparalleled glimpse    Mumbai Linked by air with Indore   and mto the rich culture and lifestyle of princely India.

Some of the rich treasures exhibited here are Napoleon's golden table (one of the three in the    Chennai lines. world); a carpet showing Rana Pratap on horseback a silver mini train with cut-glass wagons, which served guests as it chugged around on miniature rails on the table; a glass cradle from Italy used for baby Krishna on Janamashtami festival; silver dinner sets and swords of Aurangzeb and Shah Jahan.

Memorials : Gwalior is also dotted with memorials of the earliest freedom fighters like Tantya Tope, Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi and several Scindia princes.

Kala Vithika and Municipal Museum : Kala Vithika houses a treasure of arts, while the natural history section of Municipal museum is worth visiting.

Sun Temple : The newly constructed temple near the Residency at Morar is built on the lines of famous Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa.

REACHING THERE

Airport : Linked by air with Delhi Bhopal, indoor and Mumbai Channai linea

Road: Well connected by road.

Rail : Gwalior is lies on the main Delhi - Mumbai and Delhi -