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Places to explore in Gwalior during your central India tours

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Places to explore in Gwalior during your central India tours

Gwalior is a historical city. It is the main city of the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Baghel ruler Suraj Sen Pal built this city. The city is known for its temples, ancient palaces, and many monuments. If you are all set to come for central India tours, and then do not forget to explore this city. Let us know, without seeing these famous tourist places of Gwalior, the journey of Gwalior is not complete.

History of Gwalior: 

Gwalior has an important place in Indian history. In the year 1857, the first revolution against Britishers started here. In this battle, Maharani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi of the Maratha dynasty sacrificed her life fighting against the British. Apart from this, the city of Gwalior is also called the Tapobhoomi of Galav Rishi.

Once King Suraj Sen Pal fell seriously ill, then a saint named Gualipa healed him and gave him a new life. The city of Gwalior has been named after him.

Gwalior city is famous for forts. This city is known as the pearl of the necklace of the forts of India. Your India Tour will be incomplete without this.

Fort of Gwalior:

Gwalior Fort is a huge and grand fort. Its height is 35 meters. From the inscription, we know that this fort must have been there from the 6th century or earlier. And red sandstones are in use to build this. Gibraltar of India is the other name of this fort. 

Sightseeing inside Gwalior Fort: 

Karna Mahal:  

Kirti Singh, the second ruler of the Tomar dynasty built this. Another name of Kirti Singh was also Karan Singh. Hence this palace was named after him. It is two-storeyed, rectangular, and built-in Hindu style.

Karna Mahal

Man Singh Palace: 

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Man Singh Mahal is the most attractive, beautiful, and grand palace. It is a 4-story palace decorated with flowers, leaves, animals, and colorful carvings. It is also known as Patent House. There is also around the prison on going inside this palace. It was a saying that Aurangzeb killed his brother Murad at this place.

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