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The Fort
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Standing on a steep mass of sandstone,
Gwalior Fort dominates the city and is its most significant monument. It
has been the scene of momentous events, imprisonment, battles and jauhars
. A steep road winds upwards to the fort, flanked by statues of the Jain
tirthankaras, carved into the rock face. The magnificent outer walls of
the fort still stand, two miles in length and 35 feet high, bearing
witness to its reputation for being one of the most invincible forts of
India. This imposing structure inspired Emperor Babur to describe it as "
the pearl amongst the fortresses of Hind ". |
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Gujari Mahal
Within the fort are some marvels of medieval
architecture. The 15th century Gujari Mahal is a monument to the love of
Raja Mansingh Tomar for his intrepid Gujar Queen, Mrignayani. The outer
structure of Gujari Mahal has survived in an almost total state of
preservation; the interior has been converted into Archaeological Museum
housing rare antiquities,some of them dating back to the 1st century A.D.
Even though many of these have been defaced by the iconoclastic Mughals ,
their perfection of form has survived the ravages of time. Particularly
worth seeing is the statue of Shalbhanjika from Gyraspur, the tree goddess,
the epitome of perfection in miniature . The statue is kept in the custody
of the museum's curator, and can be seen on request. |
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Man Mandir Palace
Built between 1486 and 1517 by Raja
Mansingh.The tiles that once adorned its exterior have not survived , but at
the entrance , traces of these still remain. Within the palace rooms stand
bare, stripped of their former glory, testifying to the passing of the
centuries. Vast chambers with fine stone screens were once the music halls,
and behind these screens, the royal ladies would learn music from the great
masters of the day. Below, circular dungeons housed the state prisoners of
the Mughals. Emperor Aurangzeb had his brother , Murad imprisoned , and later
executed here. Close by is Jauhar Pond, where in the Rajput tradition, the
Ranis committed mass sati after their consorts had been defeated in battle.
At Man Mandir Palace, a poignant ambience of those days of chivalry and
heroism still lingers in the silent chambers. A superbly mounted Son-et-Lumiere
here brings it all alive every evening.
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Ghaus Mohammed's Tomb
The sandstone mausoleum of the Afghan
prince, Ghaus Mohammed, is also designed on early Mughal lines. Particularly
exquisite are the screens which use the pierced stone technique as delicate
as lace. It is on the way to Gwalior fort near Hazira from Railway Station.
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Man Mandir Palace
Built between 1486 and 1517 by Raja Mansingh. The tiles that once adorned its
exterior have not survived , but at the entrance , traces of these still
remain. Within the palace rooms stand bare , stripped of their former glory,
testifying to the passing of the centuries. Vast chambers with fine stone
screens were once the music halls, and behind these screens, the royal ladies
would learn music from the great masters of the day. Below, circular dungeons
housed the state prisoners of the Mughals. Emperor Aurangzeb had his brother
, Murad imprisoned , and later executed here. Close by is Jauhar Pond, where
in the Rajpit tradition, the ranis committed mass sati after their consorts
had been defeated in battle. At Man Mandir Palace, a poignant ambience of
those days of chivalry and heroism still lingers in the silent chambers. A
superbly mounted Son-et-Lumiere here brings it all alive every evening.
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Gurudwara Data Bandhi
Chhod
Built in the memory of Guru Hargobind Saheb , the 6th Sikh Guru who was
imprisoned here by Emperor Jehangir for over two years. It is located on the
Gwalior Fort.
Distance from Railway Station / Bus Stand :
6.00 Kms Approx.
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Sun Temple
Located near the Residency at Morar, the newly constructed Sun Temple takes
its inspiration from the famous Konark Sun Temple in Orissa.
Distance from
Railway Station / Bus Stand : 5.00 Kms. Approx.
Sarod Ghar
This Museum of Music has been set up in the old ancestral house of the
legendary Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan. It houses ancient instruments of the great
Indian Masters of yesteryears.It also houses an impressive collection of
photographs and documents.
Sarod Ghar is a unique institution devoted to promoting Indian classical
music, heritage and culture.Through this 'window' to the past , music lovers
can gain a better understanding of the evolution and history of our classical
music and a deeper perspective and insight into the context of the art as it
exists today.
Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan Memorial Trust, Hafiz Ali Khan Road, Jiwaji Ganj,
Lashkar, Gwalior - 474001
Timings : 10.00 AM to 5:00 PM (Lunch time : 1:30 PM
to 2.00 PM) Monday Closed
Distance from Railway Station / Bus Stand : 5-6 Kms. Approx. |
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Jai
Vilas Palace and Museum |
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A splendor of a different kind exists in the
Jai Vilas Palace, cur rent
residence of the Scindia family. Some 25 rooms have been turned into the
Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum, and in these rooms , so evocative of a regal
lifestyle, the past comes alive. Jai Vilas is an Italianate structure which
combines the Tuscan and Corinthian architectural modes. The imposing Darbar
Hall has two central chandeliers weighing a couple of tonnes, and hung only
after ten elephants had tested the strength of the roof. Ceilings picked
out in gilt, heavy draperies and tapestries , fine Persian carpets and
antique furniture from France and Italy are the features of these spacious
rooms. Eye catching treasures include : a silver train with cutglass wagons
which served guests as it chugged around the table on miniature rails; a
glass cradle from Italy used for the baby Krishna each Janmashtami, silver
dinner services and swords that were once worn by Aurangzeb and Shah Jahan.
These are ,besides, personal momentoes of past members of the Scindia
family : the jeweled slippers that belonged to Chinkoo Rani , four-poster
beds, gifts from practically every country in the world, hunting trophies
and portraits. The Scindia Museum offers an unparalled glimpse into the
rich culture and lifestyle of princely India.
Timings : 10.00 AM to 5:00 PM
: Monday Closed
Distance from Railway Station / Bus Stand :
1.5 -2 Kms. Approx. |
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The ancient
capital of Gwalior is steeped in the splendor of its past A multitude of
reigning dynasties, of the great Rajput clans of the Pratiharas,
Kachwahas and Tomars have left indelible etchings of their rule in this city
of palaces, temples and monuments. The magnificent mementoes of a glorious
past have been preserved with care , giving Gwalior a unique and timeless
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 Standing
on a steep mass of sand stone, Gwalior fort dominates the city and is its
most magnificent monument. It has been the scene of momentous events
imprisonments, battles and jauhars. A steep road winds upward to the
fort , flanked by statue of Jain Tirthankaras, carved into the
rock face. The magnificent outer walls of the fort still stand, two miles in
length and 35 ft high, bearing witness to its reputation for being one of the
most invincible fort of India. This imposing structure inspired emperor Babar
to describe it as "the pearl amongst the fortress of Hind". |
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Teli ka Mandir |
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The 9th
century Teli Ka Mandir, towering 100 ft high, is a Pratihara Vishnu Temple of
a unique blending of architectural styles. The shape of the roof is
distinctively Dravidian, While the decorative embellishments have the
typically Indo-Aryan characteristics of Northern India. |
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Jai Vilas Palace |
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 A Splendor of a
different kind exists in the Jai Vilas Palace, current residence of the
Scindia family. Some 35 rooms have been made into the Jivaji Rao Scindia
Museum, and in these rooms, so evocative of a regal lifestyle, the past comes
alive. Jai Vilas is an Italianate structure, which combines the Tuscan and
Corinthian architectural modes. The imposing Darbar Hall has two central
chandeliers, weighing a couple of tones, and hung only after ten elephants had
tested the strength of the roof. Ceilings picked out in gilt, heavy draperies
and tapestries, fine Persian carpets, and antique furniture from France and
Italy are features of these spacious rooms. |
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 Eye-catching
treasures include : a silver train with cut-glass wagons which served guests
as it chugged around on miniature rails on the tables; a glass cradle from
Italy used for the baby Krishna each Janamashtami; silver dinner services and
swords that were once worn by Aurangzeb and Shah Jahan.
There are,
besides, personal momentoes of the past members of the Scindia family: the
jeweled slippers that belonged to Chinkoo Rani, four-poster beds, gifts from
practically every country in the world, hunting trophies and portraits. The
Scindia Museum offers an unparalleled glimpse into the rich culture and
lifestyle of princely India. |
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Ghous Mohammed |
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sand stone mausoleum of the Afgan Prince, Ghous Mohammed, is also designed on
early Mughal lines. Particularly exquisite are the screens which use the
pierced stone technique as delicate as lace. |
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How to reach Gwalior |
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By Rail
Gwalior is on
the Central Railway's main Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Chennai lines. Among other
major trains, the Shatabdi and the Taj Express connect Gwalior with Delhi and
Agra daily.
By Road
Gwalior is
connected by road with Agra, Mathura, Jaipur, Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow,
Bhopal, Chanderi, Indore, Jhansi, Khajuraho, Rewa, Jabalpur, Ujjain,
and ShivpuriT. You can book taxis / cars from us. |
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