Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh

Gwalior

Madhya Pradesh is a versatile state in India. Also commonly referred as Heart of India, Madhya Pradesh forms an important destination to visit for many reasons. One of these reasons could be the variety Madhya Pradesh has to offer when it comes to sightseeing. Out of its various varieties, Gwalior is one such part of Madhya Pradesh which forms the main reasons for visiting Madhya Pradesh. Why would anyone otherwise refer Gwalior as the Tourist Capital of Madhya Pradesh. Gwalior has a lot to offer when it comes to being a hottest Tourist Destinations in Madhya Pradesh.

Whenever anyone talks about Historical places in India, then Gwalior always tops the list. Gwalior has been one of the most important historical places known to Indian History. Gwalior’s association with the history of India cannot be underestimated as the term ‘Gwalior’ has been used and read many times in the historical books of India. One has known Gwalior for its Famous Gwalior Fort which has witnessed turbulent times and still managed to stand tall. Mia Tansen, one of the greatest Music Composers of the History was born in Gwalior. Mia Tansen was not only known for his music, but apparently he was also one of the Nine Gems or as you refers Navratna of Mhugal Emperor Akbar’s Court. Other than that Gwalior also had an important role to play in History during the 1857 Revolution. Gwalior also reminds you of Maharani Raani Laxmi Bai who died in 1958 here in Gwalior while fighting with the British in 1858.
Gwalior is an important city in Madhya Pradesh located around 423 km towards the North side of Bhopal. Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh has served to be a Center to several historical events that took place in the Indian History. Gwalior also happens to be an Administrative Head quarters for the Gwalior District in Madhya Pradesh. Gwalior got its name from a Sage Gwalipa, who helped the Prince Suraj Sen find his way in the forest. When Suraj Sen asked Gwalipa how he could help the sage in return. Sage Gwalipa asked him to build a wall over the mountain to save the sages from the wild animals. Prince Suraj Sen built a fort which he named Fort Gwalior after the sage. The city that grew around this Gwalior Fort got the same name, i.e. GWALIOR.

Gwalior Fort

Gwalior Fort stands tall on an isolate rock which overlooks the whole Gwalior Town. Till date, Gwalior Fort has witnessed severe turbulence and has been an integral part of Indian History. Gwalior Fort also has been selected to be a Postage Stamp, for being one of the Biggest and Strongest Forts in India. Gwalior Fort is also named as the Gibraltar of India and Gwalior Fort is also referred as The Pearl in the Necklace of the Forts of Hind. The Gwalior Fort relates itself to two main parts, one is the Main Fort and the second part accommodates the Gujari Mahal and the Man Mandir Palace.

The Main Fort accommodates the UNIQUE PLACE not only for its Historical Importance but also for the Mention of the First Zero, the Shunya in its Tablet. The mention of Shunya/ Zero has been done in a tablet which makes the GWALIOR Fort a site of Mathematical Importance. Gwalior Fort additionally serves as an excellent tourist attraction for its architecture and history. The Man Mandir Palace and Gujari Mahal too form interesting sights in Gwalior. Gujari Mahal presently serves as a Historical Museum which is worth paid a visit.

Apart from Gwalior Fort, Gwalior City is also home to few of the most famous Historical monuments which include:

Mia Tansen’s Tomb

Jehangir Palace

Scindia Museum

Jai Vilas Palace

Durbar Hall

Tomb of Mohammed Ghaus

While visiting Madhya Pradesh, make it a point to visit Gwalior one of the most sought after Tourist Destinations in Madhya Pradesh. Be a part of the history and enjoy your trip.