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Gwalior

Metropolis

Clockwise from left:Gwalior Fort, The Jai Vilas

Palace, High Court and Sun Temple
Nickname(s): Tourist Capital Of Madhya Pradesh
The City of Raja Sursen
The City of Rishi Galav & Tansen Nagari

Gwalior
Coordinates: 26.221521N
78.178024ECoordinates: 26.221521N
78.178024E
Country
State

India
Madhya Pradesh (MP)

Region

Gird

District

Gwalior

Founded by

Raja Suraj Sen

Area
Total

780 km2 (300 sq mi)

Area rank

35th

Elevation

196 m (643 ft)

Population (2011)
Density
Population rank

1,901,981
5,478/km2
(14,190/sq mi)
31st

Languages
Official
Time zone
PIN
Telephone code

Hindi and English

IST (UTC+5:30)
474001 to 474055
(HPO)
0751

Vehicle registration MP-07

Sex ratio

.948 /0

Literacy

87.20%[1]

Avg. summer
temperature

33.5 C (92.3 F)

Avg. winter
temperature

16.6 C (61.9 F)[2]

Website

[1]/Gwalior Official
Website

Gwalior ( pronunciation (helpinfo)) is a historic and major city in the Indian state of Madhya
Pradesh and one of the Counter-magnet cities. Located 319 kilometres (198 mi) south of
Delhi the capital city of India, Gwalior occupies a strategic location in the Gird region of
India. The city and its fortress have been ruled by several historic northern Indian kingdoms.
From the Tomars in the 13th century, it was passed on to the Mughals, then to the Marathas in
1754 followed by the Scindias in 18th century.[3]
Besides being the administrative headquarters of Gwalior district and Gwalior division,
Gwalior has many administrative offices of Chambal Division of northern Madhya Pradesh.
Several administrative and judicial organizations, commissions and boards have their state, as
well as national, headquarters situated in the city. Gwalior was the winter capital of the state
of Madhya Bharat which later became a part of the larger state of Madhya Pradesh. Before
Indian Independence on 15 August 1947, Gwalior remained a princely state of the British Raj
with Scindias as the local ruler. High rocky hills surround the city from all sides, on the north
it just forms the border of the Ganga- Yamuna Drainage Basin. The city however is situated
in the valley between the hills. Gwalior's metropolitan area includes Lashkar Gwalior
(Lashkar Subcity), Morar Gwalior (Morar Subcity), Thatipur and the city center.
Gwalior was one of the major sites of rebellion during the 1857 uprising. Post-independence,
Gwalior has emerged as an important tourist attraction in central India while many industries
and administrative offices came up within the city. Before the end of the 20th century it

became a million plus agglomeration and now it is a metropolitan city in central India.
Gwalior is surrounded by industrial and commercial zones of neighbouring districts
(Malanpur Bhind, Banmor Morena) on all three main directions. A 2016 report of the
World Health Organization found Gwalior to be the second-most air-polluted city in the
world and the most polluted city in India.[4]
Gwalior has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city
under PM Narendra Modi's flagship Smart Cities Mission. [5]
Contents

1 Etymology

2 History

2.1 Rebellion of 1857

2.2 Princely state of Gwalior

3 Demographics
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3.1 Religion

3.2 Languages

4 Geography
o

4.1 Climate

5 Government and Institutions

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5.1 State Government Institutions

5.2 Central Government Institutions

6 Transport and connectivity

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6.1 Railway

6.2 Road

6.3 Airport

6.4 Local Public Transport

7 Culture
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7.1 Art, Literature and Music

7.2 Media and communication

7.3 Sports

7.3.1 Stadium and Sports University

8 Education
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8.1 Universities in Gwalior

8.2 Prominent Institutes in Gwalior

9 Economy
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9.1 Trade fair

9.2 Major markets

10 Gwalior Metro and suburbs

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10.1 Old town

10.2 Lashkar Subcity

10.3 Morar Subcity

10.4 Thatipur

11 Healthcare

12 Future developments

13 Tourism
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13.1 Gwalior Fort

13.2 Jai Vilas Mahal

13.3 Tombs & Chatris of Historic Importance

13.4 Sun Temple Gwalior

13.5 Gwalior Zoo (Gandhi zoological Park)

13.6 Tighra Dam

13.7 Swarna Rekha river

13.8 Historic Parks and Gardens

14 Places of interest

15 Notable individuals

16 Gallery

17 See also

18 References

19 External links

Etymology

According to local tradition, Gwalior owes its name to a sage of former times. Suraj Sen, a
prince of the gurjar-pratihar clan of the eighth century, is said to have lost his way in the
forest. On a secluded hill, he met an old man, the sage Gwalipa, whose influence almost took
him by surprise. Upon asking the sage for some drinking water, he was led to a pond, where
the waters not only quenched his thirst but cured him of leprosy.[3] Out of gratitude, the prince
wished to offer the sage something in return, and the sage asked him to build a wall on the
hill to protect the other sages from wild animals which often disturbed their yajnas (or pujas).
Suraj Sen later built a palace inside the fort, which was named "Gwalior" after the sage, and
eventually the city that grew around the fort took the same name.
History

The Maharahaj of Gwalior Before His Palace c. 1887

After being founded by Maharaj Suraj Sen, Gwalior Fort saw many different rulers ruling the
city and suburbs around it. Gwalior became a prominent place for religious practices, cultures
and other disciplines coming up during that time in the country. During the 6th century BC
Gwalior was ruled by the Naad dynasty of Pataliputra. During the first century AD, Gwalior
came under Naga Dynasty.[6] From the carving found at Pawaya, it has been discovered that
the kushanas ruled the city till the 3rd century AD. After that, it came under the Guptas till
467 AD. During the 5th century, The Kannauj of Gurar-Pratihara Dynasty ruled Gwalior and

played a prominent role in shaping its history. From 700740 AD Gwalior (fondly called then
as Gopal Giri) became the capital of Kannauj. A Magnificent Sun Temple was created at the
fort hill during that period.

Jain statues at Gwalior built by dungar singh

Later Kachwaha became the rulers of Gwalior. The Padavali Group of Monuments near
Morena, Sahastrabahu Temple at the Fort, Kankadmad, were built under their rule.
During 119596 Muhammad of Ghor (also called Muhammad Ghori) invaded Gwalior and
planned a mass destruction to capture the fort. But he failed as the fort was unconquerable
under the brave efforts of Parihars. In 1231 Iltutmish captured Gwalior after an 11-monthlong effort and from then till the 13th century it remained under Muslim Rule. In 1375, Raja
Veer Singh was made the ruler of Gwalior and he founded the rule of the Tomars in Gwalior.
During those years, Gwalior saw its golden period.
The Jain Sculptures at Gwalior Fort were built during Tomar's rule. Raja Man Singh made his
dream palace, the Maan Mandir Palace which is now a centre of tourist attraction at Gwalior
Fort.[7] Babur described it as "the pearl in the necklace of forts of India and not even the
winds could touch its masts". The daily Light and Sound Show organized there tells about the
history of the Gwalior Fort and Man Mandir Palace. Later in the 1730s, the Scindias captured
Gwalior and it remained a princely state during the British Rule.
Ganesh temple at Gwalior Fort has the very first occurrence of zero as a written number in
the world.[8] By the 15th century, the city had a noted singing school which was attended by
Tansen. Gwalior was ruled by the Mughals and then the Marathas.

The Mughal Emperor Babur and the Mughal Army at the Urvah valley in Gwalior

The Maan Mandir Palace at Gwalior Fort

Rebellion of 1857

Gwalior is also known for not participating in the 1857 rebellion, mainly due to noncooperation with Rani Lakshmibai. After Kalpi (Jhansi) fell into the hands of the British on
24 May 1858, Lakshmibai sought shelter at Gwalior Fort. The Maharaja of Gwalior was not
willing to give up his fort without a fight as he was a strong ally of the British, but after
negotiations, his troops capitulated and the rebels took possession of the fort. The British
attacked Gwalior in no time, the battle was fought by Lakshmibai.[9] Indian forces numbered
around 20,000, and British forces around 1600 assisted by Maharaja of Gwalior troops.
Lakshmibai's example is remembered to this day by Indian nationalists. She died fighting,
and Gwalior was free from rebels. There is a statue of Lakshmibai on her horse which
commemorates her contribution to the fight for independence. Tatya Tope and Rao Sahib
escaped.[10] Tatya Tope was later captured and hanged in April 1859.

Princely state of Gwalior

Scindia is a Maratha clan in India. This clan included rulers of the Gwalior State in the 18th
and 19th centuries, collaborators of the colonial British government during the 19th and the
20th centuries until India became independent, and politicians in independent India.
The Scindia state[11] of Gwalior became a major regional power in the second half of the 18th
century and figured prominently in the three Anglo-Maratha Wars. (Gwalior first fell to the
British in 1780.) The Scindias held significant power over many of the Rajput states, and
conquered the state of Ajmer. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the city was briefly held
by rebel forces in 1858 until they were defeated by the British.[12] The Scindia family ruled
Gwalior until India's independence from the United Kingdom in 1947, when the Maharaja
Jivajirao Scindia acceded to the Government of India. Gwalior was merged with a number of
other princely states to become the new Indian state of Madhya Bharat. Jivajirao Scindia
served as the state's Rajpramukh, or the appointed governor, from 28 May 1948 to 31 October
1956, when Madhya Bharat was merged into Madhya Pradesh.
In 1962, Rajmata Vijayraje Scindia, the widow of Maharaja Jivajirao Scindia, was elected to
the Lok Sabha, beginning the family's career in electoral politics. She was first a member of
the Congress Party, and later became an influential member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Her
son, Maharaja Madhavrao Scindia was elected to the Lok Sabha in 1971 representing the
Congress Party, and served until his death in 2001. His son, Jyotiraditya Scindia, also in the
Congress Party, was elected to the seat formerly held by his father in 2004.

A King George VI stamp of 1949, inscribed 'GWALIOR'

17271745 : Ranoji Rao Sindhia (+1745)

17451755 : Jayapaji Rao Sindhia (circa 17201755)

17551761 : Jankoj Rao I Sindhia (+1761)

17611764 : Kandarji Rao Sindhia (circa1764)

17641768 : Manaji Rao Sindhia

17681794 : Mahadji Rao Sindhia (17291794), Raja of Gohad in 1765,

then Maharaja of Gwalior

Maharaja Scindia with state officials

17941827 : Daulat Rao Sindhia (17791827)

18271843 : Jankoji Rao II Sindhia (Mukki Rao) (18051843)

18431886 : Jayaji Rao Sindhia (Jiaji Rao) (18351886)

18431844 : Dada Khasjiwallah - during the rebellion

18861925 : Madhav Rao Sindhia (18761925)

19251961 : George Jivaji Rao Sindhia (19161961)

1961-2001 : Madhav Rao II Scindia (1945-2001)

2001-.... : Jyotiraditya Rao Scindia (1971Present)

Demographics
See also: List of cities in Madhya Pradesh

As of 2011's India census,[13] Gwalior has a population of 1,564,981. Males constitute 53% of
the population and females 47%. Gwalior has an average literacy rate of 87.20%, higher than
the national average of 74%: male literacy is 90.85%, and female literacy is 78.82%. In
Gwalior, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Religion

Hinduism is practised by the majority of the people in Gwalior (88.84%). Other religions
practised include Islam (8.58%), Jainism (1.41%), Sikhism (0.56%) and Christianity (0.29).
Religions in Gwalior City
Religion

[14]

Perce

nt

Santan(Hinduism)

88.84%

Islam

8.58%

Sikh

0.56%

Christian

0.29%

Jains

1.41%

Others

0.19%

Distribution of religions
Languages

Hindi in its standard form is widely spoken in Gwalior. Marathi is the second biggest
language of the city, spoken by 20% of the population. There is a strong Marathi influence in
Gwalior due to Maratha Rule over the centuries.
Geography

Gwalior is located at 26.22N 78.18E.[15] in northern Madhya Pradesh 300 km (186 miles)
from Delhi. It has an average elevation of 197 metres (646 feet). Most part of it comes under
Bundelkhand area.
Climate
Gwalior
Climate chart (explanation)
J

F M A M

17

2.6 8.9

78

262

313

146

O N D

43

4.2 7.7

23 27 33 39 44 41

35

32

33 33 29 24

7 10 16 22 27 30

27

25

24 18 12

Average max. and min. temperatures in

C
Precipitation totals in mm
Source: IMD
[show]Imperial conversion

Gwalior has a sub-tropical climate with hot summers from late March to early July, the humid
monsoon season from late June to early October, and a cool dry winter from early November
to late February. Under Kppen's climate classification the city has a humid subtropical
climate. The highest recorded temperature was 48 C and the lowest was 1 C. Summers
start in late March, and along with other cities like Jaipur and Delhi, are among the hottest in
India and the world. Temperatures peak in May and June with daily averages being around
3335 C (9395 F), and end in late June with the onset of the monsoon. Gwalior receives
900 mm (35 in) of rain on average per year, most of which is concentrated in the Monsoon
months (from late June to early October). August is the wettest month with about 310 mm
(12 in) of rain. Winter in Gwalior starts in late October, and is generally very mild with daily
temperatures averaging in the 1416 C (5862 F) range, and mostly dry and sunny
conditions. January is the coldest month with average lows in the 0 C range (32 F) and
occasional cold snaps that plummet temperatures down to zero.

[hide]Climate data for Gwalior (1951-2000)

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year

Averag
26.4 32.5 38.6 42.0 40.7 34.6 32.4 33.1 33.5 29.4 24.6 32.6
22.8
e high
(79. (90. (101 (107 (105 (94. (90.3 (91. (92. (84. (76. (90.7
(73)
C (F)
5) 5) .5) .6) .3) 3)
)
6) 3) 9) 3)
)

Averag 7.0 9.8 15.4 21.5 26.8 29.0 26.4 25.2

18.3 11.6 7.3 18.5
23.9
e low (44. (49. (59. (70. (80. (84. (79. (77.4
(64. (52. (45. (65.3
(75)
C (F) 6) 6) 7) 7) 2) 2) 5)
)
9) 9) 1)
)

Averag
e
248. 274. 151.
precipi 14.4 10.0 6.5 4.5 11.2 67.5
40.7 5.8 7.0 842
8
4
2
tation (0.5 (0.3 (0.2 (0.1 (0.4 (2.6
(1.6 (0.2 (0.2 (33.1
(9.7 (10.8 (5.9
mm
67) 94) 56) 77) 41) 57)
02) 28) 76) 49)
95) 03) 53)
(inches
)

Source: WMO

Government and Institutions

Main article: Gwalior Municipal Corporation

Gwalior Municipal Corporation is responsible for the civic infrastructure and administration
of the city, which is divided into 66 wards.
Vivek Narayan Shejwalkar is the Mayor of Gwalior Municipal Corporation from the
Bharatiya Janata Party.[16]
Gwalior Municipal Corporation covers an area of 47 square kilometres (18 sq mi) including
the areas of Lashkar, Morar up to Deen Dayal Nagar (Gwalior Airport). The municipality was
created on 6 June 1887 with two divisions for Lashkar and Morar, which later were merged
with a single constitutional body.
State Government Institutions

The High Court of Madhya-Pradesh (Gwalior Bench)

Office of The Accountant-General (AG) of Madhya-Pradesh

Office of The President-Board of Revenue of Madhya-Pradesh

Office of The Transport-Commissioner of Madhya-Pradesh

Office of The Commissioner-Land Records & Settlements Madhya-Pradesh

Office of The State Excise Commissioner of Madhya-Pradesh

Central Government Institutions

Defense Research & Development Establishment (DRDE)

Border Security Force (BSF) Academy

National Cadet Corps (NCC) Officer's Training Academy (OTA)

Indian Air Force (IAF) Station (Maharajpura Airbase).

Office of The Narcotics Commissioner of India (Central Bureau of Narcotics)

Central Intelligence Bureau HO

Indian Army Cantonment (Morar Cantonment)

Central Potato Research Institute, Gwalior [17]

Transport and connectivity

Railway
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Gwalior is a major railway junction in the Northern central region. The Gwalior Junction
(Station code: GWL) is the part of the Jhansi division of the North Central Railways. Gwalior
is one of the few places where both narrow gauge and broad gauge railways tracks are
operational. Gwalior is the terminus for the longest narrow gauge route operating in the
world, covering a distance of 198 km from Gwalior Junction to Sheopur. Gwalior Junction is
a five railway track intersection point. It won an award for the best and cleanest station of
North Central Railway zone.
1. Goes to Agra (AGC)
2. Goes to Jhansi (JHS)
3. Goes to Shivpuri (SVPI)
4. Goes to Etawah (ETW)
5. Goes to Sheopur Kalan (SOE) on Narrow Gauge Line

Gwalior is one of the major commercial railway stations of the North Central Railway, whose
zonal headquarters is centered in Allahabad. The station has won awards from Indian
Railways for excellent clean infrastructure in 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1992. It is in the Adrash
Station Category of Indian Railways. The government has decided to build escalators at this
station, and the construction has started.
Gwalior narrow gauge railway connects to the Kuno National Park in Sheopur. It is the
junction point to reach tourist destinations like Shivpuri, Dholpur and Bhind. Gwalior is on
the Main train line between Delhi (station code: NDLS) and Mumbai (Bombay) (CSTM) and
between Delhi and Chennai (MAS).
Some trains starting here and travelling towards Eastern India via Gwalior Junction Jhansi
Junction provide direct connections to points in Eastern India including Kolkata (Calcutta),
Barauni, Varanasi, and Allahabad. There are about 50 trains to New Delhi and Agra every
day, and around the same number of trains to Bhopal and Nagpur stations. However, fewer
trains are available for long routes like Mumbai and Chennai. The luxury trains the
Maharaja Express and the India on Wheels stop at Gwalior on their week-long round trip of
tourist destinations in Central India. More than 180 trains stop at Gwalior Railway Station [2]
Road
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Gwalior is fairly well-connected to other parts of Madhya Pradesh and India by national and
state highways. The proposed North-south-Corridor of the Golden-Quadrilateral Highway
project passes through the city. The Agra-Bombay national highway (NH3) passes through
Gwalior, connecting it to Shivpuri on one end and Agra on the other. The city is connected to
the Jhansi by the National Highway 75, towards the south of the city. The northern part of the
city is connected to the holy city of Mathura via National Highway 3. There are bus services

to and from all major and minor cities near Gwalior, including Bhopal, Agra, Delhi, Jabalpur,
Jhansi, Bhind, Morena, Dholpur, Etawah, Datia, Jaipur, and Indore.
Airport
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Gwalior Airport (IATA: GWL, ICAO: VIGR), also called Rajmata Vijya Raje Scindia
Vimantal, is the airport of Gwalior. It has an Indian Air Force Base which stations Mirage
fighters.
Local Public Transport
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Gwalior's public transport system mainly consists of Tempos, auto rickshaw taxis, and microbuses. Municipal Corporation's "Gwalior City Bus" covers some routes in the city. Blue
Radio taxis are also available in Gwalior. The Tempos and auto rickshaws are often cited as a
cause of pollution and road congestion, and the local government has plans to replace the
Tempos with vans that will run on liquefied petroleum gas.
Recently, a 3 km cycle track has been built in the city, and the city became the fourth in India
to have this type of facility.
The Gwalior Metro is the proposed project for Gwalior city. The project was announced by
state CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on October 17, 2014. Hence district administration is
preparing a DPR(Detailed Project Report) for The Gwalior Metro.
Culture
Art, Literature and Music

Gwalior is a well acknowledged place of art, associated with historic as well as contemporary
evidence. In August 2005 a mural created by Aasutosh Panigrahi and five other artists was
acknowledged as the World's Largest Indoor Mural by Guinness World Records.[18] Marathi
Sahitya Sammelan, the conference on Marathi Literature was held in Gwalior in 1961. It was
presided over by writer Kusumavati Deshpande (herself a poet and also the wife of Kavi
Anil). She was the first female president of the annual Sammelan since its inception in 1878.
Culturally Gwalior is the confluence of two rich cultures Bundeli and Braj. Bundelkhand
covers Gwalior, Bhind, Morena, Sagar, Shivpuri, Guna, Sheopur and adjoining areas.
Raja Man Singh Tomar, the King of Gwalior between 14861516 AD, was a patron of
Drupad (Hindi: ). Dhrupad is a vocal genre in Hindustani classical music, said to be the
oldest still-in-use in that musical tradition. Its name is derived from the words "dhruva"
(fixed) and "pada" (words). The term may denote both the verse form of the poetry and the
style in which it is sung.

Tomb of Tansen

Gwalior holds an unparalleled reputation in Sangeet and has retained Indian traditions and the
wealth of music intact over the years. The Gwalior Gharana is one of the oldest Khayal
Gharanas and the one to which most classical Indian musicians can trace the origin of their
style. The rise of the Gwalior Gharana started with the reign of the great Mughal emperor
Akbar (15421605). The favorite singers of this patron of the arts was Tansen. Tansen was
first amongst the vocalists at the mughal court of Akbar and came from the town of Gwalior.
Tansen, born in Behat, trained in music at Vrindavan, served Raja Ramchandra Waghela of
Bandhawgarh, then went to Agra under the patronage of Akbar. An exponent of the
Hindustani classical music's dhrupad style, he was counted among the Nine Jewels of the
Royal Court. After the death of Tansen in Fatehpur Sikri and cremation in Agra, his ashes
were buried in Gwalior. In remembrance of this artist there is a tomb constructed in Gwalior
called the Tansen Tomb. Tansen Festival started in the 1930s. At present, artists from all over
the country come to perform in the festival.
Baijnath Prasad (alias Baiju Bawra) was a classical singer (Dhrupadiya) who lived in Gwalior
for his whole life under the patronage of Man Singh. Baiju was born in Chanderi and was
cremated there. He received his musical training in Vrindaban under Swami Guru Haridas Ji.
He was the court musician of Gwalior along with Nayak Charju, Bakshu, and others.
Sarod player Amjad Ali Khan is also from the city of Gwalior. His grandfather, Ghulam Ali
Khan Bangash, became a court musician in Gwalior.

Tansen Music Festival- The Tansen Sangeet Samaroh, (Tansen Music

Festival), is celebrated every year on the Tansen Tomb in Gwalior during
the month of December.[19] Tansen Samaroh is a platform where artists
from all over India gather and participate to deliver vocal and instrumental
performances. Gwalior's environment during the festival turns mystical
with melodious music echoing. Music lovers from far and wide make it a
point to be a part of this event at any cost, as it is a memorable
experience for them. The Tansen Sangeet Samaroh is organised by the
government of Madhya Pradesh, in association with the Academy of the
Department of Culture. During the festival, music lovers and artists from
all over the world gather to offer their tribute to Tansen. The academy

offers honours to senior celebrities and junior artists by including them in

the Samaroh through their music of performance.

Sarod Ghar - This Museum of Music has been set up in the old ancestral
house of musician Hafiz Ali Khan. It houses ancient instruments of the
Indian masters of the past. 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.

Media and communication

There are newspapers, magazines, local TV stations and four FM radio stations in Gwalior.
Patrika is the leading newspaper and Dainik Bhaskar is one of the oldest and most widelyread newspapers. Swadesh and Naidunia are other well-established newspapers. More
newspapers published in Gwalior are BPN Times, Raj Express, Dainik Madhya Raj, Nav
Bharat, Youth Engine, Dainik Jagran, People's Samachar, Dainik Adityaz. Evening
newspapers are Sandhya Samachaar, Gwalior Sandesh, Sudarshan Express.
SouLSteer magazine is a bi-monthly lifestyle and automotive magazine in Gwalior.
The radio industry has expanded with private FM channels being introduced. The FM radio
channels that broadcast in the city include Big FM (92.7 MHz), Chaska FM (95 MHz), My
FM (94.3 MHz), and Lemon (91.9 MHz). The state-owned company, Doordarshan, transmits
two terrestrial television channels. The city has local TV stations from companies. Major
local channels include Hathway Win, Harsh Networks, KMJ Communications, and DEN
networks.
Sports

Lakshmibai National University for Physical Education (operational since 1957) is one of the
largest physical education institutions in the country.[20] Gwalior also has the Railway Hockey
Stadium with artificial turf. Roop Singh Stadium is a cricket ground with a capacity of
45,000. The stadium has hosted 10 One Day International (ODI) matches. Of the 10 matches
played so far, the first one was played between India and West Indies on 22 January 1988.
The ground has flood lights and has also hosted day-night encounters. One match of the 1996
Cricket World Cup was also played on this ground, between India and West Indies.
Dhyan Chand was a famous hockey player from Gwalior. It was even told that he
miraculously kept the ball stuck to his stick and was often referred to as a Jaadugar[clarification
needed]
of Hockey. Ankit Sharma is a cricketer from Gwalior and playing in the Indian Premier
League. Athletics is also played in this city, Vishal Kaim was the youngest hammer thrower
of India when he participated in National Athletics Games in 2006 at the age of 14 years.
[citation needed]

Stadium and Sports University

Captain Roop Singh Stadium is a cricket ground in Gwalior. The stadium

has hosted 10 One Day International (ODI) matches. Of the 10 matches
played so far, the first one was played between India and West Indies on
22 January 1988. The ground has flood lights and has hosted day-night
encounters. It can hold 45,000 people at a time. It was originally a hockey
stadium named after great Indian hockey player Roop Singh, brother of
hockey player Dhyan Chand. The ground has flood lights and has hosted
day-night encounters as well. One match of the 1996 Cricket World Cup
was also played on this ground, between India and West Indies. This
ground is notable for hosting the ODI between India and South Africa in
which Sachin Tendulkar scored the first-ever double century in ODI cricket.
[21]

The Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior

was established by the Ministry of Education & Culture, Government of
India as Lakshmibai College of Physical Education (LCPE) in August 1957,
the centenary year of the War of Independence. It is located at Gwalior,
where Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, a heroine of the war, died during the
rebellion in 1857. The Institute started as an affiliated college of the
Vikram University, Ujjain and then came to the folds of Jiwaji University,
Gwalior in 1964. The Institute was given the status of National importance,
and hence it was renamed as Lakshmibai National College of Physical
Education (LNCPE) in1973. In recognition of its unique status and
character and to facilitate its further growth, the college was conferred the
status of an Autonomous College of Jiwaji University, Gwalior in 1982.

A new international stadium at Shankarpur village near Ghatigaon tehsil [22]

[23]
has been proposed by Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA). The
proposed stadium will be built on a land of 30 acres, which has been taken
over by Gwalior District Cricket Association (GDCA). The construction of
the proposed stadium is expected to be completed in 2017. It will have a
seating capacity of around 100,000 spectators. It will also be equipped
with flood lights for night matches, a swimming pool, sauna bath, modern
gym, dressing room, and 30 corporate boxes.[24]

Education

Girls Hostel, IIITM Gwalior

In the last few years, Gwalior has developed into a significant centre of education. It hosts
many prominent government as well as private universities and institutions including the
following:

Universities in Gwalior
University
Jiwaji University

Type

Location

Government University road, City Centre

Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi

Government Racecourse Road
Vishwavidyalaya (RVSKVV)[25]
Raja Mansingh Tomar Music &
Arts University[26]

Government Achaleshwar Road

Lakshmibai National University of

Government Racecourse Road
Physical Education[27]
Amity University[28]

Private

Airport Road, Maharajpura

ITM University[29]

Private
University

Opp. Sithouli Railway Station, NH75 Sithouli, Jhansi Road,Gwalior

Prominent Institutes in Gwalior

Institute

Type

Location

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of

Information Technology and
Government
Management (IIITM)

Morena Link road

Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel

Government
Management

Govindpuri

Institute of Hotel Management[30]

Government

Airport
road,Maharajpura

Madhav Institute of Technology and

Science(MITS)

Government aided

Gola ka
mandir,Racecourse
road

Gajara Raja Medical College(GRMC)

Government

Heritage theme
road, Lashkar

Kamla Raja girls College (KRG

College)[31]

Government

Kampoo

Rustamji Institute of Technology(RJIT)

Government/Border
Security Force

BSF Academy,
Tekanpur

Maharani Lakshmi Bai College of

Excellence (MLB College)

Government

Katora taal,Heritage
theme road

Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia

Government Model Science College]] Government
[32]

Naka
Chandrabani,Jhansi
road

Central Ayurvedic Research Institute

and Hospital

Government

Aamkho

College of Agriculture

Government

Racecourse Road

Institute

Type

Location

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Polytechnic

College

Government

Jhansi road

Govt. Girls Polytechnic College

Government

MLB Road, Padav

Gwalior has five Kendriya Vidyalayas (managed by the Ministry of Human Resource
Development, Government Of India),several Engineering and Technological Institutes and
more than 30 affiliated engineering colleges.
The famous Scindia School, boarding school for boys, and its subsidiary,Scindia Kanya
Vidyalaya, boarding school for girls, are also located in Gwalior city.
Economy

Gwalior Fair

Gwalior is surrounded by 3 Industrial areas Sitholi, Banmore and Malanpur. All three of
these sectors are on NH 75, NH-3 and NH 92 respectively, with Malanpur being the largest.
The city used to have big manufacturing industries, such as Gwalior Grasim and J.C. MILLS
of Birlanagar, but now this sector is left with only one major factory J.B.Mangharam Ltd.
But the other 3 sectors have many industries. The important ones are from dairy, chemical,
manufacturing, textiles, and other industries. Handicraft and small industries are also found
like Gwalior potteries. Gwalior is also an important historical and tourism sector of the
country. Therefore, the tourism sector also puts an effect into the city's economy. Gwalior is
part of NCR. The Gwalior Trade Fair is an annual trade fair showcasing the economy of
Gwalior. There are some manufacturing set-ups of some companies like UFlex (Flex
Industries Ltd), SRF, Ranbaxy Laboratories, Cadbury, J. K. Tyres, Surya Bulbs, SiyaRam
and Railway spring factory Sitholi.' Most of the Local population is involved with trading
firms or are self-employed. Many run OMEs and SMEs with Gwalior and Agra as the local
market. The city is scattered with coaching institutes and Educational institutions which
provide employment to a large section of city's population.

The town hall situated at Maharaj Bada

Trade fair

Gwalior trade fair was started in 1905 by Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia,
King of Gwalior. It has become the biggest fair of Madhya Pradesh and one
of the most colourful fairs of India. It starts in the second week of January
and continues until February.

Major markets

Maharaj Bada is the biggest and most important market of Gwalior. Seven
ancient buildings of different styles of architecture (Italian, Russian,
Maratha, Mughal, Rajputi, Chinese, etc.) can be viewed.

Ghas Mandi- this area is presumed to be 700 years old it was established
around the 15th century this place was used by local population for
business by selling grass for feeding animals for king and other rich
people.

Loha Mandi- this place is also 600 years old in Gwalior. this place was used
for buying iron materials.

Hazira- it was the main market place of Gwalior that time. Nowadays this
place is congested because of its irregular and unplanned structure made
by old merchants in the 15th century.

traffic outside Deen Dayal City mall

Gwalior has three shopping malls, DD City Mall with Fun Cinemas
multiplex, Maya-Gitanjali Mall with Gold Digital Multiplex and the Central
Mall. Salasar Mall City Centre, similarly to DD City Mall, also contains a
multiplex. There are several gaming zones, three Discothques (DnD,

Barcode, and Spectrum), and a water park in Gwalior. "Sun City

Amusement Park" is a family entertainment center in Gwalior. The DD City
Mall is one of the biggest malls of Madhya Pradesh. A multi-storeyed
structure, it houses shops and showrooms of many national and
international brands and has a number of eateries, as well as a Fun
Cinemas multiplex. There are also some international and well known fast
food restaurants like Domino's Pizza, Subway_(restaurant) and McDonald's
in DD City Mall. Pizza Hut is adjacent to DD Mall.
Gwalior Metro and suburbs
Old town

The old town of Gwalior, commonly called Kila Gate is around 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from
Hazira, the largest area in old town, which is of considerable size but irregularly built. It lies
at the eastern base of the rock and contains the tomb of the Sufi saints, Khwaja Khanoon and
Muhammad Ghaus, erected during the early part of Mughal emperor Akbars reign, and the
tomb of Mian Tansen, a great singer and one of the 'Nine Jewels' of Akbar's court. A town
called by his name Ghauspura situated near the tomb of Mohaommed Ghaus.reold town
consisted of some streets and mohallas which are presumed to be 700 to 800 yrs old areas in
gwalior which are still backward areas in gwalior due to improper management of new town.
these old areas are as follows.

Koteshwar Temple. This temple is a 700-year-old temple of Lord Shiva

whose shivling was on Gwalior Fort, but when the Mughals conquered it
they ordered the shivling thrown out. When the troops did that, the
shivling was automatically established in a field below the fort without any
harm. Muslim Gazi told the emperor not to harm the shivling. In the late
18th century Scindias built a temple for that shivling, now known as
Koteshwar Mahadev.

Baba Kapoor- this place is 500 meters away from Ghas Mandi. This place
was named Baba Kapoor because of saint Shah Abdul Gafoor.

Kashi Naresh ki gali- this a 600 yrs old residential street in Gwalior it was
given name as Kashi Naresh ki gali because in the 14th century when the
emperor of Kashi was defeated in war he was sent to exile by oppositions
at that time Gwalior emperor and Kashi's emperor were good friends when
Kashi's emperor told Gwalior's emperor whole story, emperor gave him an
entire street for living at that time which is now known as Kashi Naresh ki
Gali. their family even now resides there in Kashi Naresh ki gali in Rajaji Ka
Bada. (Meanings: naresh = king = rajaji; gali = street in Hindi language;
bada = big area.)

Lashkar Subcity

Jiwaji Chowk at Gwalior

The name of Lashkar is a Persian word meaning 'army' or 'camp', as this was originally the
camp, and later the permanent capital, of the Scindia dynasty of Gwalior state. Lashkar was
the capital of Madhya Bharat from 1950 to 1956.
Jayaji Chowk is the central focus of Lashkar, with a large square, a former opera house,
banks, tea, coffee and juice stands and a municipal market building. Thriving bazaars
surround the chowk. Many jewellery shops are situated near Jayaji Chowk, also known as
Maharaj Bada. A source of water for the city is Tighra Dam, built on the Saank river 20 km to
the north. The Gajra Raja Medical College, founded in 1946 by the Maharaja Jiwaji Rao
Scindia and the Maharani Vijayaraje Scindia, is situated in Lashkar on Palace Road, near
Katora Taal, together with a group of many hospitals. Jai Vilas Palace, patterned on the
French palace of Versailles, is located here.
Morar Subcity

Morar Gwalior (Morar Subcity) formerly a separate town, lies 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of
the old city. It was formerly a British military cantonment. Morar is generally considered a
rural farming town. The area is known as the "green part" of Gwalior because much of the
area is still rural.
Morar was the scene of the most serious uprising in Central India. On 1 June 1858, Jayajirao
led his forces to Morar to fight a rebel army led by Tatya Tope, Rani Lakshmibai and Rao
Sahib. This army had 7,000 infantry, 4,000 cavalry and 12 guns while he had only 1,500
cavalry, his bodyguard of 600 men and 8 guns. In this attack, the rebel cavalry took the guns
and most of the Gwalior forces except the bodyguard went over to the rebels (some deserted).
The Maharaja and the remainder fled without stopping until they reached the British garrison
at Agra.[33] By 1900 it had become a centre for local trade and had an important training
industry, with a population of 19,179 in 1901.

One of the sun temples of India is situated in Morar at Residency Road. This Sun Temple was
built by the Aditya Birla Trust.
The cantonment area makes up a large area of Morar which contains official residences for
the Indian Army. It has many canteens for Army personnel. Saint Paul's School and Pragati
Vidyapeeth School are nearby. There is an air force base in the Pinto Park region.
Thatipur

view of Gwalior Fort from the Old city

Thatipur is said to have got its name from State Army Unit 34, which once resided there.
Gandhi Road divides Thatipur into two areas. Morar at one end of the road and Balwant
Nagar on the other.
Thatipur primarily consists of residential areas like Darpan Colony, Madhav Rao Scindhiya
Enclave, the government blocks, Vivek Nagar, and Suresh Nagar. Places of note are the
Dwarikadhish Mandir, Bhagwan colony, Tomar building, Chauhan Pyaau (The Chauhan
family), Galla Kothar, Ramkrishna Aashram, Saraswati Nagar, Govindpuri, Gayatri Vihar,
Shakti Vihar, Shakuntalapuri, Dushyant Nagar, Shanti Vihar, and Mayur market along with
Sai Baba Mandir in Shakti Vihar colony.
Healthcare

The prominent hospitals of Gwalior include Gajara Raja Medical College and the associated
J.A. Hospital, Kamla Raja Hospital, Sahara Hospital, Mascot Hospital, Birla Hospital, Cancer
Hospital & Research Institute and many private doctor clinics. The Cancer Hospital &
Research Institute is a nationally acclaimed medical center in Oncology. There is also a
charitable hospital named SATCH (Shri Anandpur Trust Charitable Hospital) which provides
free treatment. There is a government Ayurvedic college and a private homoeopathic college
(Vasundhara Raje Homoeopathic Medical College) which is run by the Biochemic and
Homoeopathic Association of Gwalior, also providing health care education and services.
Future developments

The SADA Counter Magnet City, under the Indian urban development NCR plan, has been
introduced to increase investment in education, industry and real estate. This is hoped to
counteract the closing of manufacturers such as Hotline, Cimmco and Grasim Gwalior.The
Gwalior Master PLAN launched by the local collector and municipal corporation initiates to
improve the basic civic infrastructure of the city to meet the growing population of the city as

well as to make the city beautiful for the tourists. Gwalior is the fourth largest city of Madhya
Pradesh and it is the biggest city of North Madhya Pradesh.[citation needed]
Tourism
Gwalior Fort
Main article: Gwalior Fort

Gwalior fort front side view

At the heart of Gwalior is Gwalior Fort of the Tomara Dynasty. This formidable structure was
reputed to be one of the most structurally sound forts of India, having been improved by Raja
Man Singh Tomar where a previous structure existed. It occupies an isolated rock outcrop.
The hill is steepened to make it virtually unscalable and is surrounded by high walls which
enclose buildings from several periods. The old town of Gwalior lies at the eastern base of the
fortress. Lashkar, founded by Daulat Rao Scindia, formerly a separate town that originated as
a military camp, lies to the south, and Morar, also a formerly separate town, lies to the east.
Gwalior, Lashkar and Morar are part of the Gwalior Municipal Corporation.[34]
The Fort, popularly called "the Gibraltar of India", overlooks the city. The Emperor Babur
reputedly described it as "the pearl in the necklace of the forts of Hind". This fort's
architecture is unique. It displays a Chinese influence on Indian architecture, as Chinese
dragons have been crafted at the hilt of the pillars. This influence was due to trade between
China and India at the time of the fort's construction.

view of Gujri Mahal and nearby areas from Gwalior Fort

After the death of Sher Shah Suri in 1545, who was ruling North India at that time, his son
Islam Shah shifted his capital from Delhi to Gwalior and constructed 'Sher Shah Mandir' (or
'Sher Shah Fort') in his father's memory. Islam Shah operated from Gwalior until his death in
1553. Islam Shah had appointed the Hindu warrior 'Hemu' or Hem Chandra Vikramaditya as
his Prime Minister in Sher Shah Fort for the first time, who later on became the Hem Chandra
Vikramaditya king at Delhi and established 'Hindu Raj' in North India, by virtue of winning
22 battles continuously from Punjab to Bengal and defeating Akbar's army in Agra and Delhi
on 6 October 1556.
In the east of the city are two examples of early Mughal architecture: the mausoleum of the
16th century Sufi Saint Ghous Mohammed and the tomb of Mian Tansen, a great singer and
one of the 'Nine Jewels' of the Mughal Emperor Akbar's court. Right next to them is the
Gujari Mahal, built by Tomar Rajput King Man Singh Tomar on demand of his consort Gujar
princess "Mrignayani" (meaning "having eyes like deer").[35] The Mughal Emperor Akbar is
also known to have organised hunting parties near Gwalior.[36] Close to the heart of the city is
Jai Vilas Palace of the Scindia dynasty, patterned on the palace of Versailles. It combines
Tuscan, Italian and Corinthian styles of architecture. Historically and architecturally, Gwalior
is interesting first as an ancient seat of Jain worship; second for its example of palace
architecture of the Hindu period between 1486 and 1516; and third as an historic fortress.
Many historical places are found near the Dabra-Bhitarwar Road. Prior to the founding of
Gwalior, the region was also known by its ancient name of Gopasetra. The great
Apabhramsha poet Pandit Raighu lived in Gwalior. Gwalior had an institutional seat of the
Bhattarakas of Kashtha Sangh and later Mula Sangh.
According to history,[clarification needed] the original fort of Gwalior was founded by the Bargujar
Kings during the 34th/35th century of Kali yuga as per puranas available with them. His
palace is the most interesting example of early Hindu work of its class in India. Another
palace of even greater extent was added to this in 1516. The Mughal emperors, Jahangir and
Shah Jahan, added palaces to these two, the whole making a group of edifices unequaled for
picturesqueness and interest by anything of their class in central India. Among the apartments

in the palace was the celebrated chamber, named the Baradari, supported on 12 columns, and
45 ft (15 m) square, with a stone roof, forming one of the most beautiful palace-halls in the
world. It was, besides, singularly interesting from the expedients to which the Hindu architect
was forced to resort to imitate the vaults of the Muslims. Of the buildings, however, which so
excited the admiration of the first Mughal emperor Babur, probably little now remains.

The view of scindia palace from the fort

Gopachal Parvat is situated on the mountainous terrain at the slopes of

Gwalior Fort. Gopachal Parvat contains unique statues of Jain Tirthankaras.
The idol of Lord Parshvanath seated on a lotus (carved out of a single
stone) is the largest in the world, towering at 47 feet in height and 30 feet
in breadth. There is a series of 26 Jain statues in a single line. Built
between 1398 and 1536 by Tomar kings, these Jain Tirthankar statues are
one of a kind in architecture and a treasure trove of old Indian heritage
and culture. Gopachal Parvat is located approximately 2 km from the
railway station and bus stand.

Municipality Museum, one of the more important museums of the city, is

situated a little distance from Rani Lakshmibai's tomb.

Gwalior Municipal Corporation's Museum

Vivsvaan Mandir (Sun Temple), A newly built temple dedicated to the Sun
god, the Sun Temple is located near the residency at Morar, Gwalior. It is a
facsimile of the Sun temple of Konark, Orissa and now this sun temple is
one among the significant pilgrimage centres in Gwalior. The temple is
located in a serene ambiance and a well-maintained garden within the
temple premises is very attractive. This holy temple draws the locals and
tourists alike who gather here to render their prayers. It makes one
astounded that a shrine of comparatively modern origin is held in such

high regard, and became one among the most sought after pilgrimage
centres in the city.

Modern 5D is Madhya Pradesh's first multi-dimensional theatre launched in

the 2011 trade fair of Gwalior. It was built by Gwalior's leading enterprise
Modern Techno Projects (P) Ltd. Modern 5D is recognised as India's first
own multi-dimensional theatre.

Shyam Vatika is a banquet hall which has the world's largest indoor mural,
as recognised by Guinness World Records.

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 an 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.

Sas-bahu Temple - A 9th-century shrine, Sas-Bahu temple in the fort

allures not only the devotees but also the tourists with its artistic value.
Despite what its name may suggest, these temples are not dedicated to
Sas (mother-in-law) and Bahu (daughter-in-law) but rather the short form
of Shashtra Bahu, another name of Lord Vishnu. These temples situated
adjacent to each other and the larger one is elaborately decorated with
beautiful carvings and sculptures. The roof of the larger temple is adorned
with a marvelous lotus carving which is very fascinating. These ancient
temples display exceptional architectural brilliance and are a perfect
destination for pious people.

Teli-ka-Mandir

Teli Ka Mandir (Telangana Mandir) - A structure of about 100 feet, Teli Ka

Mandir in Gwalior Fort distinguishes itself from the other compositions of
its time because of its unique architecture. Though the roof of the temple
holds a Dravidian look, the sculptures are typically North Indian. The
temple bears a close resemblance to the temple of Prathihara Vishnu, and
is filled with images of coiled serpents, passionate couples, river
goddesses, and a flying Garuda. The temple architecture follows the IndoAryan and Nagara styles that exhibit superior artistic calibre. A marvelous
temple, believed to be among the oldest constructions in the fort, gives an
enchanting experience to the visitor. The Telik Mandir, or 'oil-man's
temple', owes its name to Teli, a term for an oil grinder or oil dealer. Many
suggestions have been put forward to explain this name historically, but in
fact the name is not old, the temple being used for processing oil before
the British occupied the fort and used the building, albeit temporarily, as a
coffee shop. The Telik Mandir is the loftiest temple among all the
buildings in Gwalior Fort with a height of about 30m. The temple consists
of a garba griha, that is, sanctum proper for the deity, and an antarala to
enter into the temple. It can be approached by a flight of steps provided
on the eastern side. The most striking feature of the temple is the wagonvaulted roof, a form used over rectangular shrines which normally
accommodated a row of Mother Goddesses. [37] The goddesses from the
interior vanished centuries ago and have not been traced, even in
fragments. The exterior walls of the temple are richly decorated with
sculptures, many of which are damaged; the niches, shaped like temples,
are empty. The building carries a dedicatory inscription to the goddess in a
niche on the southern side, but otherwise does not have any history. [38]
The architectural style, discussed by a number of architectural historians,
points to a date in the late 8th Century. [39] The building was erected just as
the Gurjara Pratihras were asserting their power over central India. The
entrance gateway on the eastern side is a later addition of the British
period, made by Major Keith in 1881. It was built as a way of saving
various historic pillars and other pieces no longer in their original context.

Jain rock-cut sculptures - A striking part of the Jain remains at Gwalior is a

series of caves or rock-cut sculptures, excavated in the rock on all sides,
and numbering nearly a hundred, great and small. Most of them are mere
niches to hold statues, though some are cells that may have been
originally intended for residences. According to inscriptions, they were all
excavated within a short period of about thirty-three years, between 1441
and 1474.[40] One of the colossal figures is 57 ft (17 m) high, taller than
any other in northern India.

Gurudwara Datta Bandi Choodh- Gwalior Fort also has the Gurudwara,
built in the memory of the sixth Sikh, Guru Har Gobind. This Gurudwara is
particularly large and grand, built entirely of marble with coloured glass
decorating the main building. Recital of the Guru Granth Sahib creates a
peaceful and sacred atmosphere. Mughal kings used to visit Gwalior
regularly. There is a Gurdwara that was converted to a mandir of "kalli
devi" and process is on to take it back by Sikhs.

Jai Vilas Mahal

Main article: Jai Vilas Mahal

Also called Jai Vilas Palace, is the residential palace turned museum of the Maratha rulers of
Gwalior - the Scindias. It is in the heart of the city. The palace has notable collections of
antiques and also some of the old time gadgets and collections that can't be easily seen.The
museum is one of the largest in Madhya Pradesh and has the world's largest chandelier and
the complex is a mixture of British as well as Hindu architecture. The palace was made in
1874 as an attempt to bring the palace of Versailles to Gwalior.

Jai Vilas Palace at night

Jai Vilas Palace

Jai Vilas Palace

Heritage road (from Jai Vilas Palace back gate up to Jayarogya Hospitals Gate) in
front of Chatris of Scindias
Tombs & Chatris of Historic Importance

Chatris of Scindias is situated close to the city near Achaleshwar temple

and is the burial place for the Scindias who ruled the city for many years.
Designated persons like Maharaja Madhavrao Scindia, Vijayaraje Scindia
and His Highness Jivajirao Scindia were cremated here.

Tansen's tomb: Gwalior is the birthplace of the musician Tansen. He was

one of the "Nine Gems of Akbar".[41]

Gaus Mohammad's tomb: The tombs of Great Gaus Mohammad and

Tansen are situated on the same territory.

Gaus Mohammad tomb

Tomb of Rani Lakshmibai, a famous freedom fighter, at Phoolbag area. It is

here where the she died in 1858 fighting against the British. It is also her
burial place.

Sun Temple Gwalior

Sun Temple

A temple built by Birla group is dedicated to the Sun god, the Sun Temple is located near
residency at Morar, Gwalior. It is a facsimile of the Sun temple of Konark, Odisha and now
this sun temple is one among the significant pilgrimage centres in Gwalior. It is the place
which gives best examples of peace and neatness in Gwalior. The temple is located in a
serene ambience and a well-maintained garden within the temple premises is very attractive.
This holy temple draws the locals and tourists alike who gather here to render their prayers. It
makes one astounded that a shrine of comparatively modern origin holds such a highest
regard, and became one among the most sought after pilgrimage centers in the city.
Gwalior Zoo (Gandhi zoological Park)

This is one of the most lively and beautiful zoological parks of Madhya Pradesh. Its main
attractions include Jamuna, 3 white tigers, serpents, golden pheasants, sambhar, hyena, bison,
and others.

Sambhar at Gandhi Zoological Park (Gwalior zoo)

Tighra Dam

Tighra dam is located on the outskirts of the city, Tighra is a nice place for an outing. The
dam is now being used to store water from the Sank river and supply water to the whole of
the city.There is boating as well as adventure sports' facilities.
Swarna Rekha river

Swarna Rekha river is a reconstructed part of the Swarna Rekha river which was dried during
the British raj. A boat ride is taken from Padav in central Gwalior to Gwalior Zoo.
Historic Parks and Gardens

The Lashkar part of Gwalior has many beautiful parks including the Phool Bagh or the
garden of flowers build for the welcome of prince of Cambridge and the Italian Garden - the
garden which was used by the Scindias as a place of relaxation, is build in Italian texture with
a water pool surrounded by musical fountains. Ambedkar Park and Gandhi Park are the other
prominent parks.
Places of interest

Indian Skimmer feeding on Chambal river

Jain temples at Sonagir

Datia Mahal
Kuno National Park
Main article: Kuno National Park

Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary or Palpur-Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary (between latitudes of 2530'2553'N & longitude of 7707'-7726'E) lies in the Sheopur district of north western Madhya
Pradesh, a state in central India. It is about 120 kilometres from Gwalior.
An area of 344.686 square kilometres was set aside as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1981. Since
then this has been elevated to the Kuno Wildlife Division with an additional area of 900
square kilometres as a buffer area around the Sanctuary. The park is home to many species of
wild animals including wolves, monkeys, leopards and nilgai.
Madhav National Park
Main article: Madhav National Park

Madhav National Park is situated in Shivpuri District of Gwalior region in northwest Madhya
Pradesh, India. It is the ancestral home of the line of Ali Khan, a region based in Punjab, and
noted for the laws of commonly credited with defining modern day jurisprudence. Shivpuri
town is located at 2540' North, 7744' East on Agra to Bombay National Highway-3.
Shivpuri is steeped in the royal legacy of its past, when it was the summer capital of the
Scindia rulers of Gwalior. Earlier its dense forests were the hunting grounds of the Mughal
emperors. Emperor Akbar captured herds of elephants for his stables while returning from
Mandu in year 1564. This National Park has a varied terrain of forested hills and flat
grasslands around the lake. It is very rich in Biodiversity.
Padavali and Mitavali
Main article: Bateshwar, Morena

Bateshwar (Hindi: ), 25 km from Morena town, is an archaeological site comprising

about 200 ancient shrines in Morena district in Madhya Pradesh. This site is located on the
north-western slope of a range of hills near Padavali, a village about 30 km from Gwalior.
The shrines of Bateshwar temple-complex are dedicated mostly to Shiva and a few to Vishnu.
The temples are made of sandstone and belong to the 810th century CE.[1] They were built
during the reign of Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty,[2] 300 years before Khajuraho temples were
built.

Chambal River sanctuary

Main article: Chambal River

The National Chambal Sanctuary lies between 2455 to 2650 N and 7534 to 7918E in
Dholpur,60 km from Gwalior. It consists of the large arc described by the Chambal between
Jawahar Sagar Dam in Rajasthan and the Chambal-Yamuna confluence in Uttar Pradesh.
Over this arc, two stretches of the Chambal are protected as the National Chambal Sanctuary
status - the upper sector, extending from Jawahar Sagar Dam to Kota Barrage, and the lower
sector, extending from Keshoraipatan in Rajasthan to the Chambal-Yamuna confluence in
Uttar Pradesh.
Sonagir
Main article: Sonagiri

Sonagiri (Hindi: ) about 60 km from Gwalior, has scores of Jain temples of 9th &
10th century on little hills. This sacred place is popular among devotees & ascetic saints to
practice for self-discipline, austerity and to attain Nirvana since the time of Chandraprabhu
(the 8th Teerthankar), five & half crores of ascetic saints have achieved Moksa from here.
Datia
Main article: Datia

Datia is the district headquarters of the Datia District in the north central Madhya Pradesh
state of Central India. It is an ancient town, mentioned in the Mahabharata as Daityavakra.
The town is 69 km from Gwalior, 325 km south of New Delhi and 320 km north of Bhopal.
About 15 km from Datia is Sonagiri, a sacred Jain hill. Datia is also about 34 km from Jhansi,
Uttar Pradesh and 52 km from Orchha. The nearest airport is at Gwalior. It was formerly the
seat of the eponymous princely state in the British Raj.
Kanher Jhil

A popular picnic location near Ghatigaon, 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the city.
Notable individuals

Tansen

Amjad Ali Khan, sarod player and musician

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India

Javed Akhtar, famous poet, lyricist & writer, born in Gwalior. His family was
based in Gwalior for nearly three generations, from his grandfather's time.

Kartik Tiwari, actor, born in Gwalior

Sharad Kelkar, actor, born in Gwalior

Piyush Mishra, Indian film and theatre actor, Music Director, Lyricist,
Singer, Scriptwriter.

Mamta Sharma, singer [Munni Badnam, Fevicol se etc.], born in Gwalior

Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi, famous Hindi writer, born in Gwalior

Jyotiraditya Scindia, former Minister of Power

Madhavrao Scindia, Indian politician and minister

Nida Fazli, famous Urdu writer and poet

Roop Singh, Indian hockey player and Olympian

Shivendra Singh, Indian national hockey player, born and lives in Gwalior

Tansen, court musician of the Mughal Ruler Akbar

Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan, studied at Scindia School

Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Steel in Union Cabinet

Pran Kumar Sharma, cartoonist and comic creator of Chacha Chaudhary

fame moved here after the Partition

Sunil Bharti Mittal, CEO of Bharti Airtel. He first joined the Wynberg Allen
School in Mussoorie, but later attended Scindia School at Gwalior

Anurag Kashyap, an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor.

He did his early schooling from Green School Dehradun and after the age
of eight, he attended the Scindia School in Gwalior

Jivaji Rao Scindia, last king of Gwalior State

Krishnarao Shankar Pandit, noted musician of the Gwalior gharana

Gallery

Sun Temple

Tighra Dam

Statue Guarding Entrance to Gujari Mahal

One of the Seven Gates of the Gwalior Fort

Gujari Mahal, now a museum, inside Gwalior Fort

Sas-Bahu Ka Mandir at Gwalior Fort

Former central press at Gwalior

Beautiful Chinese hand craft work on the walls of Gwalior Fort

Former Vidhan Sabha when Gwalior was capital of Madhya Bharat

See also

Gwalior Metro

Morar Subcity

Lashkar Subcity

Morar Cantonment

Gwalior State

Gwalior Fort

Maratha Empire

List of Maratha dynasties and states

IIITM Gwalior

Guru Radha Kishan

Gajara Raja Medical College

Gir Forest National Park

Jiwaji University

Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary

Muhammad Ghawth

MITS Gwalior

Shyam Vatika

Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya

ITM University, Gwalior

No. 1 Air Force School, Gwalior

Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 4, Gwalior

Shahzad A. Rizvi

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