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Gwalior
Metropolis
Clockwise from top: Gwalior Fort and the city skyline, Jai Vilas Mahal Interior, British era monument,
Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace, Jhansi ki Rani monument, Sun Temple of Gwalior
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Coordinates: 26°13?17?N 78°10?41?E? / ?26.221521°N 78.178024°E? / 26.221521; 78.178024

Coordinates: 26°13?17?N 78°10?41?E? / ?26.221521°N 78.178024°E? / 26.221521; 78.178024
Country India
State Madhya Pradesh
Region Gird
District Gwalior
Founded by Raja Suraj Sen A Kachchwaha Rajput Prince
[1]
Area
• Metropolis 289 km2 (112 sq mi)
Area rank 28
Elevation 211 m (692 ft)
[2] 1,069,276
Population (2011)
• Density 5,478/km2 (14,190/sq mi)
• Metro 1,117,740
• Population rank 48th
Languages
• Official Hindi and English
• Regional Hindi, Marathi, Sindhi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 474001 to 474055 (HPO)
Telephone code 0751
Vehicle registration MP-07
Sex ratio .873 ?/?
Literacy 84.14%
Avg. summer temperature 40.5 °C (104.9 °F)
Avg. winter temperature 6.6 °C (43.9 °F) [3]
Website gwalior.nic.in Gwalior Official Website

Gwalior (
pronunciation (help·info)) is a major and the northern-most 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
Kachwaha in 6th century, Tomars in the 13th century, it was passed on to the Mughal Empire, then
to the Maratha in 1754, followed by the Scindia in the 18th century.[4] A study of urban pollution in
2016 found the city to have the highest level of air pollution in India, and the second highest in the
world.[5]

Besides being the administrative headquarters of Gwalior district and Gwalior division, Gwalior has
many administrative offices of the Chambal division of northern Madhya Pradesh. Several
administrative and judicial organisations, commissions and boards have their state and 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. Prior to Indian independence on 15 August 1947, Gwalior remained a
princely state of the British Raj with the Scindia as the local rulers. 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 Gwalior city
centre, Morar Cantonment,[2] Lashkar Gwalior (Lashkar Subcity), Thatipur.

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.[6]

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.[7]

Etymology[edit]
According to local tradition, Gwalior owes its name to a sage of former times. Suraj Sen, a prince of
the Kachwaha clan of the sixth 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.[4] 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[edit]

Coin of the Alchon Huns king Mihirakula, who ruled in Gwalior circa 520 CE.
The Maharahaj of Gwalior Before His Palace c. 1887 CE.

The ancient city of Padmavati Pawaya has been identified with Narwar near modern Gwalior. The
earliest historical record found at Gwalior is the Gwalior inscription of the Alchon Hun ruler
Mihirakula. It describes Mihirakula's father Toramana (493-515) as "a ruler of [the earth], of great
merit, who was renowned by the name of the glorious Tôramâna; by whom, through (his) heroism
that was specially characterized by truthfulness, the earth was governed with justice", and his
Mihirakula as "the lord of the earth" as of 520 AD.

Jain statues at Siddhachal Caves inside Gwalior Fort.

In 1231 Iltutmish captured Gwalior after an 11-month-long 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 Tomar clan. During those years, Gwalior saw its golden period.

The Jain Sculptures at Gwalior Fort were built under Tomar rule. Man Singh Tomar made his dream
palace, the Man Mandir Palace which is now a tourist attraction at Gwalior Fort.[8] 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 organised 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.

Chaturbhuj Temple at Gwalior Fort claims the world's very first occurrence of zero as a written
number.[9] 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 Maan Mandir Palace at Gwalior Fort.

Rebellion of 1857[edit]

Gwalior is also known for not participating in the 1857 rebellion, mainly due to non-co-operation 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.[10] 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.[11] Tatya Tope was later captured and hanged in April 1859.
Princely state of Gwalior[edit]

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.

Map of the city, ca 1914

The Scindia state[12] 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.[13] 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'

1727–1745 : Ranoji Rao Sindhia (+1745)

1745–1755 : Jayapaji Rao Sindhia (circa 1720–1755)
1755–1761 : Jankojî Rao I Sindhia (+1761)
1761–1764 : Kandarji Rao Sindhia (circa1764)
1764–1768 : Manaji Rao Sindhia
1768–1794 : Mahadji Rao Sindhia (1729–1794), Raja of Gohad in 1765, then Maharaja of
Gwalior

Maharaja Scindia with state officials

 1794–1827 : Daulat Rao Sindhia (1779–1827)
1827–1843 : Jankoji Rao II Sindhia (Mukki Rao) (1805–1843)
1843–1886 : Jayaji Rao Sindhia (Jiaji Rao) (1835–1886)
1843–1844 : Dada Khasjiwallah - during the rebellion
1886–1925 : Madhav Rao Sindhia (1876–1925)
1925–1961 : George Jivaji Rao Sindhia (1916–1961) (last king of Gwalior)

Demographics[edit]
See also: List of cities in Madhya Pradesh

As of 2011's India census, Gwalior had a population of 1,069,276. Males constitute 53% of the
population and females 47%. Gwalior has an average literacy rate of 84.14%, higher than the
national average of 74%: male literacy is 89.64% and female literacy is 77.92%. In Gwalior, about
11% of the population is under 6 years of age. The city's metropolitan population, which includes the
commuter town of Morar Cantonment, was of 1,117,740.[2]

Religion[edit]

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

Religions in Gwalior City[14]

Religion Percent
Hinduism 88.84%
Islam 8.58%
Jains 1.41%
Sikh 0.56%
Christian 0.29%
Others† 0.19%
Distribution of religions

Languages[edit]

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[edit]

Gwalior is located at 26°13?N 78°11?E? / ?26.22°N 78.18°E? / 26.22; 78.18 .[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.
Waterways[edit]

The Tighra dam is located on the outskirts of the city. The dam is now being used to store water
from the Sank river and supply water to the whole of the city. The reservoir is used for leisure
activities including boating and adventure sports.

The Swarna Rekha river is a reconstructed part of the Swarna Rekha river which was dried during
the British raj. Boat rides run between Padav in central Gwalior to Gwalior Zoo.

Parks and Gardens[edit]

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 built in Italian texture with a water pool surrounded
by musical fountains. Ambedkar Park and Gandhi Park are the other prominent parks.

Sambhar at Gandhi Zoological Park (Gwalior zoo)

Gwalior Zoo, a lively and beautiful zoological parks, provides a home for white tigers, serpents,
golden pheasants, sambar, hyena, bison, and others.

Climate[edit]
Gwalior
Climate chart (explanation)
J F M A M J J A S O N D

17 8 7 2.6 8.9 78 262 313 146 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 7

Average max. and min. temperatures in °C

Precipitation totals in mm
Source: IMD
Imperial conversion
J F M A M J J A S O N D

0.6 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.4 3.1 10 12 5.8 1.7 0.2 0.3

73 80 91 102 111 105 94 90 91 92 85 76

45 50 60 72 81 85 80 78 75 65 53 45

Average max. and min. temperatures in °F

Precipitation totals in inches

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 Köppen'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 33–35 °C (93–95 °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 14–16 °C (58–62 °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.

Climate data for Gwalior (1951-2000)

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Averag22.8 26.4 32.5 38.6 42.0 40.7 34.6 32.4 33.1 33.5 29.4 24.6 32.6
e high (73) (79.5) (90.5) (101.5)(107.6)(105.3)(94.3) (90.3) (91.6) (92.3) (84.9) (76.3) (90.7)
°C
(°F)
Averag7.0 9.8 15.4 21.5 26.8 29.0 26.4 25.2 23.9 18.3 11.6 7.3 18.5
e low (44.6) (49.6) (59.7) (70.7) (80.2) (84.2) (79.5) (77.4) (75) (64.9) (52.9) (45.1) (65.3)
°C
(°F)
Averag14.4 10.0 6.5 4.5 11.2 67.5 248.8 274.4 151.2 40.7 5.8 7.0 842
e (0.567)(0.394)(0.256)(0.177)(0.441)(2.657)(9.795)(10.80 (5.953)(1.602)(0.228)(0.276)(33.14
precipi 3) 9)
tation
mm (in
ches)
Source: WMO

Environment[edit]

Gwalior was found to have the second-highest level of air pollution according to a World Health
Organization study in 2016. Particulates from the burning of garbage and fossil fuels make breathing
the air of this city a hazard.[5]

Government[edit]
The administration of Gwalior is shared between the departments and institutions of three levels of
government – civic administration by the Gwalior Municipal Corporation, state administration by
government of Madhya Pradesh, and the central government of India.

The judiciary has four levels: the lowest level being the Gwalior Gram panchayat (or "Gram
Nyayalaya").[16][17] Above the gram panchayat is the District Court for Gwalior district sits Lashkar.
Above that, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has its main seat in Jabalpur, but also a permanent
bench in Gwalior city. The final court of appeal is the Supreme Court of India.[18]

Gwalior Municipal Corporation[edit]

Main article: Gwalior Municipal Corporation

The 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.[19] The Municipal Commissioner, a member of the Indian Administrative Service, is
responsible for the corporations finances and for the services and works conducted for the city.[18]

Gwalior Municipal Corporation covers an area of 289 square kilometres (112 sq mi). The
municipality was created on 6 June 1887 with two divisions for Lashkar and Morar, which later were
merged with a single constitutional body.[1]

State government[edit]
Main article: Government of Madhya Pradesh

There are three seats in the state legislative assembly (the "Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha")
responsible for the Gwalior municipal area, the constituencies being Gwalior, Gwalior East and
Gwalior South.[20] Prior to the 2008 boundary changes the seats were "Gird", "Lashkar East" and
"Lashkar West".[21]

State institutions include:

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[edit]

The national assembly seat covering Gwalior is the Gwalior (Lok Sabha constituency). The seat is
currently held by Narendra Singh Tomar of the BJP.

Central government institutions include:

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

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[22]

Transport and connectivity[edit]

Railway[edit]

Gwalior is a major railway junction in the Northern central region. The Gwalior Junction (Station
code: GWL) is the part 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 centred 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 Light Railway connects to the Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary 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 [23]

Road[edit]

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 Yamuna Expressway is easily accessible from Agra
for the travellers going to New Delhi.

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[edit]

Gwalior Airport (IATA: GWL, ICAO: VIGR), also called Rajamata Vijaya Raje Scindia Airport, is the
airport of Gwalior. It has an Indian Air Force Base which stations Mirage fighters.

Local Public Transport[edit]

Gwalior's public transport system mainly consists of Tempos, auto rickshaw taxis, Ola Cabs, and
micro-buses. 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 17 October 2014. Hence district administration is preparing a
DPR(Detailed Project Report) for The Gwalior Metro.

Culture[edit]
Art, Literature[edit]
Gwalior holds a major and a special position in the Indian classical music, art and literature. 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.[24]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.

In more recent times, Akhtar family has been based out of Gwalior for at least 3 generations with
Muztar Khairabadi, his son Jan Nisar Akhtar and his grandson Javed Akhtar being the prominent
literary figures. Nida Fazli, one of the most famous Indian Hindi and Urdu poets grew up here.
Former Indian Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, is also a well known writer and poet.

Music[edit]

Raja Man Singh Tomar, the King of Gwalior between 1486 and 1516 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 a major position in the Indian classical music, with being the birthplace of the oldest
Hindustani sangeet gharana - Gwalior Gharana. 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 not only the oldest Khyal Gharana but it is also one of the most prominent
gharana being 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
(1542–1605). Akbar's favourite singer was Tansen, who came from the Gwalior area and whose
ashes were buried in Gwalior after his death. The Tansen Tomb in Gwalior was constructed in his
remembrance. Tansen Festival started in the 1930s, and currently artists from all over India 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.[25]
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[edit]

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 widely read
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.

"Aalekh-Life in Pages" is one of the leading youth magazine published and widely read across the
city. 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[edit]

Lakshmibai National University for Physical Education (operational since 1957) is the largest
physical education institutions in Asia.[26] 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 Jhansi which is near to Gwalior. 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.

Stadium and Sports University[edit]

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.[27]
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) in 1973. 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[28][29] 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.[30]

Education[edit]
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[edit]
University Type Location
Amity University, Gwalior Private Airport Road, Maharajpura
ITM University Private University Opp. Sithouli Railway Station,
NH-75 Sithouli, Gwalior
Jiwaji University Government University road, City Centre
Lakshmibai National University ofGovernment Racecourse Road
Physical Education
Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & State university Needam Road
Arts University
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi State university Racecourse Road
Vishwavidyalaya (RVSKVV)

Prominent Institutes in Gwalior[edit]

Institute Type Location
Central Ayurvedic Research Government Aamkho
Institute and Hospital
College of Agriculture Government Racecourse Road
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Government Jhansi road
Polytechnic College
Gajara Raja Medical College Government Heritage theme road, Lashkar
(GRMC)
Govt. Girls Polytechnic College Government MLB Road, Padav
Gwalior Engineering College Mahatma Dhule Education
Society
Institute of Hotel Management[31] Government Airport road, Maharajpura
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Government Morena Link road
Institute of Information
Technology and Management
(IIITM)
Indian Institute of Tourism and Government Govindpuri
Travel Management
Kamla Raja girls College (KRG Government Kampoo
College)[32]
Madhav Institute of Technology Government aided Gola ka mandir, Racecourse
and Science(MITS) road
Maharani Lakshmi Bai College of Government Katora taal, Heritage theme road
Excellence (MLB College)
Rustamji Institute of Technology Government/Border Security BSF Academy, Tekanpur
(RJIT) Force
Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Government Naka Chandrabani, Jhansi road
Government Model Science
College

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 all India ranked 3rd among other IPSC
Boarding schools by the Education World, Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya (boarding school for girls), Delhi
Public School, Gwalior are also located in Gwalior city.

Economy[edit]

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 one of the CMAs to New Delhi to dissipate the load of
urbanization from NCR (see § Future developments). 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[edit]

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[edit]

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 DB Mall with INOX multiplex. Salasar Mall City
Centre, similarly to DD City Mall, also contains a multiplex. There are several gaming zones,
some Discothèques (Ten Downing Street, DnD, Barcode, Medusa, The Brown Room and
Spectrum), and a water park in Gwalior. "Sun City Amusement Park" is a family
entertainment centre 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[edit]

The 2011 census put he population of Gwalior's urban area / metropolitan region, comprising
Gwalior and Morar Cantonment, at 1,117,740.[33]

Old town[edit]

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 Akbar’s 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[edit]

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 Cantonment[edit]

Morar Cantonment, 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.[34] By 1900 it had become a
centre for local trade and had an important training industry, with a population of 19,179 in 1901.

The § Sun Temple is situated in Morar at Residency Road.

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[edit]

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[edit]
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 centre 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[edit]
Gwalior West is being developed as a "Counter Magnet" project with funding support from the
National Capital Region.[35] It 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.

Architecture[edit]
Gwalior Fort[edit]
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.[36]

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").[37] The Mughal Emperor Akbar is also known to have organised
hunting parties near Gwalior.[38] 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.

Rock cut images of the Tirthankaras.

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 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.

The view of scindia palace from the fort

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

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 Indo-Aryan 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 wagon-vaulted roof, a form used over rectangular shrines
which normally accommodated a row of Mother Goddesses.[39] 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.[40] The
architectural style, discussed by a number of architectural historians, points to a date in the
late 8th Century.[41] The building was erected just as the Gurjara Pratih?ras 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.[42] 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.

Adhyatma Niketan is an important ashram near Gwalior Fort.

Jai Vilas Palace

Jai Vilas Mahal[edit]

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.

Tombs and chatris of historic importance[edit]

Gaus Mohammad tomb

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".[43]
Gaus Mohammad's tomb: The tombs of Great Gaus Mohammad and Tansen are situated on
the same territory.
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

Sun Temple[edit]

Located in § Morar Cantonment, the Sun Temple "Vivsvaan mandir" is dedicated to the sun god
Surya. Designed as a facsimile of the Sun temple of Konark in Odisha, the temple was sponsored
and built in the 1980s by the Birla family.[44]

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.[45] Before the temple was built the gardens had the name Tapovan. The
gardens were the location of an ill-fated attempt to introduce african lions by the Maharaja of
Gwalior State.[46]
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 centres in the city.

Notable people[edit]
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 Aaryan, 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
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
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
Krishnarao Shankar Pandit, noted musician of the Gwalior gharana
Meet Bros, the musician duo hail from Gwalior.
Pawan karan, Noted Indian major Hindi poet and writer.
Meeta Pandit, famous musician of Gwalior Gharana
Amitabh Mitra, Indo-English Poet, Visual Artist and Head of Emergency Medicine and
Trauma, South Africa. He studied at Gajara Raja Medical College, Gwalior
Harshvardhan Rane, Telugu & Bollywood actor
Kushal Tandon, Indian Television actor. He did his schooling from Scindia School in Gwalior
Nitin Mukesh, Singer. He did his schooling from Scindia School in Gwalior

Gallery[edit]
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

Tomb of Mohammad Ghauz

See also[edit]
Category:People from Gwalior
No. 1 Air Force School, Gwalior
Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 4, Gwalior

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