This majestic structure famous for its monuments and forts
is located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
The fort was built in 8th century and up to British rule, it was once referred to as 'the pearl amongst fortresses in India' by Mughal Emperor Babur. The imposing fort, which is visible from all parts of the city, was built way back in the 15th century by Raja Man Singh Tomar. The fort witnessed several ups and downs along with the change of power from one ruler to the other. From Tomars, the fort passed on to Mughals, Marathas and the British. Finally, it became the seat of power of Scindias from the British.
The king who ruled Gwalior was suffering from leprosy, a disease with no cure during those times. A sage, Gwalipa visited the palace and cured him. The king renamed his city after the sage. The sage cured the disease by offering water for a pond and the king built a fort, which included the region of the pond and named it as Gwalior fort.
FUN FACT - The fort is one of the largest forts in India. You are probably aware of the fact that Indians invented the ‘zero’. The second oldest record of usage of ‘zero’ in mathematics is found in a temple in the fort. The inscription is roughly 1500 years old.
One of its most famous temples is Teli-ka-Mandir built in the Dravidian style with an exquisite sculpted exterior. Other important structures of Gwalior Fort are the Jahangir Mahal, the Karan Palace, the Shah Jahan Mahal and the Gujari Mahal.
One of its most famous temples is Teli-ka-Mandir built in the Dravidian style with an exquisite sculpted exterior. Other important structures of Gwalior Fort are the Jahangir Mahal, the Karan Palace, the Shah Jahan Mahal and the Gujari Mahal.
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