{"id":19073,"date":"2023-11-11T06:50:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T06:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/?p=19073"},"modified":"2024-05-05T08:36:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-05T08:36:17","slug":"gwalior-fort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/","title":{"rendered":"Gwalior Fort: All you wanted to know!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663badb6d3879\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#My_Experience_of_visiting_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"My Experience of visiting Gwalior Fort\">My Experience of visiting Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Why_is_Gwalior_Fort_famous\" title=\"Why is Gwalior Fort famous?\">Why is Gwalior Fort famous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Who_is_the_main_deity_of_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Who is the main deity of Gwalior Fort\">Who is the main deity of Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#NomenclatureEtymology_of_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Nomenclature\/Etymology of Gwalior Fort\">Nomenclature\/Etymology of Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Where_is_Gwalior_Fort_located\" title=\"Where is Gwalior Fort located?\">Where is Gwalior Fort located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Who_built_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Who built Gwalior Fort?\">Who built Gwalior Fort?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Who_ruled_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Who ruled Gwalior Fort?\">Who ruled Gwalior Fort?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#History_of_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"History of Gwalior Fort\">History of Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Mughal_Invasion_Who_attacked_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Mughal Invasion: Who attacked Gwalior Fort?\">Mughal Invasion: Who attacked Gwalior Fort?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#When_was_Gwalior_Fort_constructed\" title=\"When was Gwalior Fort constructed?\">When was Gwalior Fort constructed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#What_is_Gwalior_Fort_made_up_of\" title=\"What is Gwalior Fort made up of?\">What is Gwalior Fort made up of?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#What_are_the_main_entrances_of_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"What are the main entrances of Gwalior Fort?\">What are the main entrances of Gwalior Fort?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Area_of_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Area of Gwalior Fort\">Area of Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Architecture_of_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Architecture of Gwalior Fort\">Architecture of Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Light_and_Sound_Show_at_the_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Light and Sound Show at the Gwalior Fort\">Light and Sound Show at the Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Top_places_to_see_in_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Top places to see in Gwalior Fort\">Top places to see in Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Raja_Man_Singh_Palace_Top_Place_to_see_in_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Raja Man Singh Palace: Top Place to see in Gwalior Fort\">Raja Man Singh Palace: Top Place to see in Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Siddhanchal_rock_cut_Jain_statues\" title=\"Siddhanchal rock cut Jain statues\">Siddhanchal rock cut Jain statues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Chaturbhuj_Temple-_The_Zero_temple_no_one_told_you_about\" title=\"Chaturbhuj Temple- The Zero temple no one told you about!\">Chaturbhuj Temple- The Zero temple no one told you about!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Teli_Ka_Mandir_Best_Place_to_visit_in_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Teli Ka Mandir: Best Place to visit in Gwalior Fort\">Teli Ka Mandir: Best Place to visit in Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Saas_Bahu_Mandir_Must-see_place_in_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Saas Bahu Mandir: Must-see place in Gwalior Fort\">Saas Bahu Mandir: Must-see place in Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Gwalior_Fort_Museum_or_ASI_Archaeological_Museum\" title=\"Gwalior Fort Museum or ASI Archaeological Museum\">Gwalior Fort Museum or ASI Archaeological Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Dhondapur_Gate\" title=\"Dhondapur Gate\">Dhondapur Gate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Karan_Palace\" title=\"Karan Palace\">Karan Palace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Jauhar_Kund_of_Gwalior_Fort_The_Biggest_ever\" title=\"Jauhar Kund of Gwalior Fort: The Biggest ever?\">Jauhar Kund of Gwalior Fort: The Biggest ever?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Cenotaph_of_Bhim_Singh_Rana\" title=\"Cenotaph of Bhim Singh Rana\">Cenotaph of Bhim Singh Rana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Vikram_Mahal\" title=\"Vikram Mahal\">Vikram Mahal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Gurdwara_Data_Bandi_Chor_Sahib\" title=\"Gurdwara Data Bandi Chor Sahib\">Gurdwara Data Bandi Chor Sahib<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Scindia_School\" title=\"Scindia School\">Scindia School<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Jehangir_Mahal\" title=\"Jehangir Mahal\">Jehangir Mahal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Shahjahan_Mahal\" title=\"Shahjahan Mahal\">Shahjahan Mahal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Other_places_to_see_in_Gwalior\" title=\"Other places to see in Gwalior\">Other places to see in Gwalior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#The_Gujari_Mahal_Archeological_Museum_or_State_Archaeological_Museum\" title=\"The Gujari Mahal Archeological Museum or State Archaeological Museum\">The Gujari Mahal Archeological Museum or State Archaeological Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Jain_Rock_Cut_temples_at_Gopachal_Parvat\" title=\"Jain Rock Cut temples at Gopachal Parvat\">Jain Rock Cut temples at Gopachal Parvat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Rock_Cut_Jain_Colossi_in_Gopachal_Tirth_Sthal\" title=\"Rock Cut Jain Colossi in Gopachal Tirth Sthal\">Rock Cut Jain Colossi in Gopachal Tirth Sthal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Ek_Pathar_ki_Baoli\" title=\"Ek Pathar ki Baoli\">Ek Pathar ki Baoli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Baija_Taal_Cultural_Complex\" title=\"Baija Taal Cultural Complex\">Baija Taal Cultural Complex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Gwalior_Digital_Museum\" title=\"Gwalior Digital Museum\">Gwalior Digital Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Tomb_Of_Tansen\" title=\"Tomb Of Tansen\">Tomb Of Tansen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Top_things_to_do_in_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Top things to do in Gwalior Fort\">Top things to do in Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Poetry_and_drama_in_and_around_Gwalior\" title=\"Poetry and drama in and around Gwalior\">Poetry and drama in and around Gwalior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Excursions_from_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Excursions from Gwalior Fort\">Excursions from Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Sonagiri_Jain_Temples\" title=\"Sonagiri Jain Temples\">Sonagiri Jain Temples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Prehistoric_Art_in_Chaturbhuj_Nala\" title=\"Prehistoric Art in Chaturbhuj Nala\">Prehistoric Art in Chaturbhuj Nala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Bhimbhetka_rock_art\" title=\"Bhimbhetka rock art\">Bhimbhetka rock art<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Tikla\" title=\"Tikla\">Tikla<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Raja_Bir_Singh_Deo_palace_at_Datia\" title=\"Raja Bir Singh Deo palace at Datia\">Raja Bir Singh Deo palace at Datia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Temples_of_Morena\" title=\"Temples of Morena\">Temples of Morena<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Scindia_Chattri_of_Shivpuri\" title=\"Scindia Chattri of Shivpuri\">Scindia Chattri of Shivpuri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Madhav_National_Park\" title=\"Madhav National Park\">Madhav National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#George_Castle_in_Madhav_National_Park\" title=\"George Castle in Madhav National Park\">George Castle in Madhav National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Surwaya_Gadi\" title=\"Surwaya Gadi\">Surwaya Gadi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Shri_Pitambara_Peeth\" title=\"Shri Pitambara Peeth\">Shri Pitambara Peeth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Festival_of_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Festival of Gwalior Fort\">Festival of Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Attend_a_live_Dhrupad_Baithak\" title=\"Attend a live Dhrupad Baithak\">Attend a live Dhrupad Baithak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Attend_a_live_Gwalior_Gharana_Baithak\" title=\"Attend a live Gwalior Gharana Baithak\">Attend a live Gwalior Gharana Baithak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Vegan_and_Vegetarian_Food_in_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Vegan and Vegetarian Food in Gwalior Fort\">Vegan and Vegetarian Food in Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Night_Life_around_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Night Life around Gwalior Fort\">Night Life around Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Is_it_safe_to_visit_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Is it safe to visit Gwalior Fort?\">Is it safe to visit Gwalior Fort?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Souvenirs_Shopping_Guide_to_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Souvenirs Shopping Guide to Gwalior Fort\">Souvenirs Shopping Guide to Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#What_currency_is_used_in_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"What currency is used in Gwalior Fort\">What currency is used in Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#ATM_in_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"ATM in Gwalior Fort\">ATM in Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Photography_Tips_for_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Photography Tips for Gwalior Fort \">Photography Tips for Gwalior Fort <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Languages_spoken_in_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Languages spoken in Gwalior Fort\">Languages spoken in Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Toilet_facility_in_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Toilet facility in Gwalior Fort\">Toilet facility in Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Entry_fee_for_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Entry fee for Gwalior Fort\">Entry fee for Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Hire_a_local_tourist_guide_in_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Hire a local tourist guide in Gwalior Fort\">Hire a local tourist guide in Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#How_To_Book_a_trip_to_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"How To Book a trip to Gwalior Fort\">How To Book a trip to Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" 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Transport for sightseeing in Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-82\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Distances_from_Gwalior_Fort\" title=\"Distances from Gwalior Fort\">Distances from Gwalior Fort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-83\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Conclusion_Is_Gwalior_Fort_worth_visiting\" title=\"Conclusion: Is Gwalior Fort worth visiting?\">Conclusion: Is Gwalior Fort worth visiting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-84\" href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/gwalior-fort\/#Related_Blogs\" title=\"Related Blogs\">Related Blogs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>About Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gwalior Fort is one of the top places to see in Gwalior. The main fort of Gwalior is so big that there are roads inside the fort premises, it is like a mini township with temples, palaces, lawns and even a functioning heritage school. Accessed by the Urwai gate, places like the Siddhanchal rock cut Jain statues, ASI Museum, Karan Mahal, Vikram Mahal, Teli ka Mandir, Saas Bahu Mandir, Dhondapur Gate, Jauhar Kund, Fort Bastion Hamamkhana, Bandichor Gurudwara and Scindia School are some of the best tourist places to see in the Gwalior Fort premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most comprehensive travel guide to the Gwalior Fort ever. Show me a bigger travel blog on Gwalior Fort and I shall show you a live dinosaur! I have mentioned in detail about each place you can see in the premises of the Gwalior Fort in this exhaustive travelogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such rare information is not available in the old school newspapers, travel magazines and travel guide books. Do share this blog with your friend and family so that more and more people learn about the things to do in Gwalior Fort. I am sharing many trivia and fun facts about the Gwalior Fort in this exhaustive blog. Here is all you wanted to know about the Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blue-tiles-of-Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"Gwalior Fort\" class=\"wp-image-19048 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blue-tiles-of-Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blue-tiles-of-Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blue-tiles-of-Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blue-tiles-of-Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"Gwalior Fort\" class=\"wp-image-19048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blue-tiles-of-Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blue-tiles-of-Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Blue-tiles-of-Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gwalior Fort. Notice the patterns and blue tiles. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Experience_of_visiting_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><a><strong>My Experience of visiting Gwalior Fort<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I was transported back in time as I uncovered Gwalior Fort one layer at a time.For a history buff like me,a visit to the Gwalior fort was like moving into a time warp. As I enter the time warp which Gwalior Fort is, every stone of its walls spoke volumes about the endless series of dynasties which won and lost this ancient bastion. It is not every day that I see such huge fort premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was invited by the <strong>Time Passion Trails<\/strong> in association with <strong>Madhya Pradesh Tourism<\/strong> for a weeklong trip across Gwalior and nearby attractions. As much as I learnt about unheard of places, many of which were off the touristy trail, I also had an amazing time bonding with friends who were also on this trip. Good company, exciting destinations and amazing chemistry between all the participants made this trip memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-at-Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19057 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-at-Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-at-Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-at-Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-at-Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-at-Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-at-Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-at-Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-at-Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-at-Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Gwalior_Fort_famous\"><\/span><strong>Why is Gwalior Fort famous?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its <strong>unique history<\/strong> and the <strong>stunning architecture <\/strong>of<strong> palaces <\/strong>and<strong> medieval temples<\/strong>, Gwalior Fort is famous across the world. I was also treated with unforgettable views of the Gwalior city from this sprawling fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gwalior Fort is known for its strategic location, scale, rich history and grand architecture. What also makes the Gwalior fort so famous is the fact that it is one of the largest forts of India. The fame of the Gwalior Fort continued for centuries as it exchanged hands from one dynasty to another. Gwalior was one of the most important political bastions of the <strong>bygone era<\/strong>. This is why Gwalior fort always stayed important and relevant throughout the centuries. No prizes for guessing, the Gwalior fort is still one of the most famous forts of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_main_deity_of_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Who is the main deity of Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shiva Bhagwan<\/strong> and <strong>Vishnu Bhagwan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> are the main deities whose temples are built across the Gwalior Fort. I visited many Hindu temples as I hopped from one tourist attraction to another while visiting the Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NomenclatureEtymology_of_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Nomenclature\/Etymology of Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gwalior Fort is also known as the Gwalior Kila or Gwalior Qila. Did you know that the word Gwalior is a derivation of the word Gwalipa. As per the local folklore, the local chieftain Suraj Sen founded the city of Gwalior in the name of Gwalipa because he cured him of leprosy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Gwalior_Fort_located\"><\/span><strong>Where is Gwalior Fort located?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gwalior Fort is located in the heart of the Gwalior City in Madhya Pradesh in Central India. Gwalior Fort is perched atop a sandstone hill because it provides a natural defence advantage to the fort. Its strategic location reminded me of the colossal <strong>Mehrangarh fort<\/strong> of <strong>Jodhpur<\/strong> in <strong>Rajasthan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_built_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Who built <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gwalior Fort was built and renovated by many dynasties over several centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_ruled_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Who ruled Gwalior Fort?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not many people know that this hill fort was ruled by various dynasties of different kingdoms over several centuries. Below are some of the main rulers of Gwalior Fort:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>History of Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we have seen above, Gwalior Fort has had a very rich history which spanned centuries. From Kachchhapaghata rulers to brave Tomar Rajputs; from Mughals to the Scindias and British, everyone finds a mention in the annals of history here. Keep reading, as I share some of the most fascinating facts about the Gwalior Fort of Madhya Pradesh in Central India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mughal_Invasion_Who_attacked_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Mughal Invasion: Who attacked Gwalior Fort?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gwalior Fort is known to be one of the most <strong>impenetrable forts<\/strong> of India. However, in the year 1527 C.E., the army of Mughal ruler Babur attacked the Gwalior fort. Known to be iconoclasts, the army <strong>destroyed the faces of deities<\/strong>, whether <strong>Hindu Gods and Goddesses<\/strong> or Jain <em>Tirthankaras<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The signs of defacing the idols can still be seen today. I also noticed that the army of Babur had also destroyed the genitals of the idols of the naked Digambara Jain Tirthankaras. But the good news is that except for the faces and genitals of few statues, much of the Rock cut images of the Tirthankaras are still intact and in good shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_was_Gwalior_Fort_constructed\"><\/span><strong>When was <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort <\/strong><strong>constructed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How old is the Gwalior Fort? Did you know that the Gwalior Fortis one of the oldest forts in <strong>Madhya Pradesh<\/strong> as well as in India? After a deep study, the archaeologists, scholars and historians have concluded that Gwalior Fort is at least more than a thousand years old, maybe more! The origins of Gwalior Fort can be traced back to <strong>the<\/strong> <strong>Tomar dynasty<\/strong>. However, historical records which date back to 3<sup>rd<\/sup> and 4<sup>th<\/sup> century have also been observed in Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Gwalior_Fort_made_up_of\"><\/span><strong>What is <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort made up of?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gwalior Fort is built with <strong>Vindhyan<\/strong> sandstone, lime and mortar. It was easy to see why Gwalior Fort is so robust and impenetrable. The fort walls here are one of the tallest I have seen yet (and I have seen a lot!). No wonder, the strong medieval structures here still stad strong even after so many centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_entrances_of_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>What are the main entrances of Gwalior Fort?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the name of the gate in Gwalior Fort?<strong> Hathi Pole<\/strong> and <strong>Urvai Gate<\/strong> are the main entrances of the Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which gate is best for Gwalior Fort? I entered from the Urvai Gate because it is walking distance from the Siddhanchal rock cut Jain temples, Man Singh palace, Johar <em>sthal<\/em>, Chaturbhuj Temple etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lesser-known <strong>Dhondapur Gate<\/strong> and <strong>Ladhedi gate<\/strong> are also other entrances to Gwalior Fort. These are some of the best kept secrets of the Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many gates are there in Gwalior Fort?Overall, there are 6 gates inside the Gwalior fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Area_of_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Area of <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sprawling Gwalior Fort is spread across an area of a whooping 3 square kilometres. This makes it one of <strong>the largest forts<\/strong> in India and <strong>Asia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Architecture_of_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Architecture of Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the architectural style of Gwalior Fort? The architecture of Gwalior Fort is spellbinding, to say the least. Fortified by solid <strong>sandstone walls<\/strong>, the Gwalior Fort is home to three temples, many water tanks and as many as six palaces. <strong>This architectural marvel<\/strong> is to be seen to be believed. Though it is not rare to find <strong>such grand ruins<\/strong> in India, I was still spell bound by the sheer scale and <strong>architectural brilliance<\/strong> of the monuments within the walled premises of the massive Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are the architectural features of Gwalior Fort? While studying the minute details of various monuments of the Gwalior Fort, what I found most interesting is amalgamation of several architectural styles. Rajput, Mughal and <strong>Hindu architectural styles<\/strong> could still be easily seen on the walls of Raja Man Singh Palace etc. This blend of architectural styles speaks volumes about various dynasties who ruled Gwalior and the surrounding region over several centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Light_and_Sound_Show_at_the_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Light and Sound Show at the Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During my lonely post prandial walk on the roof top terrace of the luxurious Taj Usha Kiran Palace, I was swept off my feet when my eyes rested on the beautifully lit Gwalior Fort. It looked ethereal and reminded me of <strong>the forts of Rajasthan<\/strong> which are also lit beautifully in the night! Did you know that it is possible to visit the Gwalior fort even during the night? How cool is that! Much like how I visited <strong>Petra in night<\/strong> during my weeklong trip in <strong>Jordan<\/strong> in <strong>Middle East<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 45 minutes long Light and Sound Show at the Gwalior Fort is not to be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The timings of Light and Sound Show at the Gwalior Fort are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>March to October:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hindi: 7:30 p.m. and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English: 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>November to February<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hindi: 6:30 p.m. and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English: 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_places_to_see_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Top places to see in Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Till I visited, I had no idea that there are so many exciting places to visit in the Gwalior Fort Complex. This fort is so huge that even a day is not enough to explore all its corners in depth. Till I visited, I had no idea that the famous Raja Man Singh Palace, Chaturbhuj palace, Jahangir Mahal, Shahjahan Mahal are also located within the premises of the Gwalior Fort. Below are some of the best places to see in the Gwalior Fort premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raja_Man_Singh_Palace_Top_Place_to_see_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Raja Man Singh Palace: Top Place to see in Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as I arrived at the Gwalior Fort, few local kids asked me to pay them a fortune in promise of a magic show! But the real magic was unfolding right before my eyes! The blue glazed tiles, figures of ducks, elephants etc on the fort walls and blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture made it one of the most unusual forts I have ever seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leading India archaeologist of ASI, K.K. Muhammed sir told us stories behind the small details on the walls of the temple, \u201cYou see this, that\u2019s a Hindu element! That part is <strong>Islamic architecture<\/strong>!\u201d I listened to K.K. Muhammed sir, agape mouthed as he made us see the what our untrained yes failed to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"675\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19058 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 675w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-225x300.jpg 225w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 675px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 675\/900;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"675\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 675w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/K-K-Muhammed-Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>As per the ASI signboard,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raja Man Singh Palace is one of the finest examples of Hindu architecture. It was built by Tomar King Man Singh Tomar in the year 1508 C.E. Overall, <strong>Raja Man Singh palace has <\/strong>4 storey, 2 of which are underground. The plan of the third storey consists of 2 open courtyards and various rooms supported by different decorated pillars and brackets. There are <em>jhulaghar, kesar kund <\/em>and<em> phansighar<\/em> below this storey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The palace is decorated with beautiful paintings, glazed tiled of different colours, various figures such as plantain trees, ducks, peacocks, elephants, human beings, lions and attractive pillared domes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The palace is constructed on the outer wall of the Gwalior fort, raised over the cliff at about 300 feet from the ground level. Unfortunately, in the 16<sup>th<\/sup> century C.E. when the fort was attacked and captured by the Mughal army, Raja Man Singh palace was used as a state prison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I visited all the parts of the Raja Man Singh Mahal, including the basement which was used as a spot for performing Jauhar by the queen. The interiors of the Raja Man Singh palace are even more stunning. The glazed blue tiles make an appearance again. Large courtyards, several rooms, narrow stairs, secret passages are some of the highlights of this <strong>grand palace<\/strong>. K.K. Muhammed sir took us to the ladies\u2019 quarters, where they would see the proceedings from the privacy of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added, \u201c<em>Khus<\/em> curtains which are made with vetiver grassroots work as a natural coolant. This part was covered with <em>khas ki tattiyan<\/em> or <em>Khus<\/em> curtains during summer to keep the temperatures low.\u201d Some natural air cooling this! The bygone era was indeed <strong>a carbon-negative world<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Siddhanchal_rock_cut_Jain_statues\"><\/span><strong>Siddhanchal rock cut Jain statues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My jaws dropped as I came across the imposing fort walls of Raja Man Singh Palace from the Urwai gate of Gwalior Fort. The Siddhanchal <strong>rock cut Jain idols<\/strong> fell on my right as well as my left as I approached the Raja Man Singh Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These <strong>colossal idols<\/strong> were chiselled between 7<sup>th<\/sup> century C.E. to 15<sup>th<\/sup> century C.E. Sadly, <strong>Babur<\/strong> from the Mughal dynasty ordered destruction of these beautiful idols in the 16<sup>th<\/sup> century. Later some of these were restored. However, I was heartbroken to see some of these idols without a face. The idols here depict all the 24 Jain Tirthankaras. Siddhanchal rock cut Jain idols are not to be confused withsimilar idols at Gopachal Parvat which is located outside the Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Siddhanchal-rock-cut-Jain-statues-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19066 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Siddhanchal-rock-cut-Jain-statues-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Siddhanchal-rock-cut-Jain-statues-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Siddhanchal-rock-cut-Jain-statues-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Siddhanchal-rock-cut-Jain-statues-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Siddhanchal-rock-cut-Jain-statues-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Siddhanchal-rock-cut-Jain-statues-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Siddhanchal-rock-cut-Jain-statues-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Siddhanchal-rock-cut-Jain-statues-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Siddhanchal-rock-cut-Jain-statues-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 58.4 feet or 17.8 metres tall idol of Lord Rishabhanatha is a must-see here. He is also associated with <strong>Kailash Parbat<\/strong> which is now located in <strong>Tibet<\/strong>. Do read <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/road-trip-to-kailasha-manasarovara-via-nepal-and-china-from-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12178\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">my blogs on the epic Kailash Mansarovar Yatra<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>a spiritual journey<\/strong> which <strong>changed my life<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several caves, small reliefs on the walls and 22 colossi here. You can also take the stiars to go down and have a closer look. Do not miss visiting the Siddhachal Jain collosi cave temples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chaturbhuj_Temple-_The_Zero_temple_no_one_told_you_about\"><\/span><strong>Chaturbhuj Temple- The Zero temple no one told you about!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know you can see the earliest known written documentation of Zero in the world in the Chaturbhuj Mandir? This is one of the lesser-known fun fact about Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located within the premises of the huge Gwalior Fort, the Chaturbhuj temple is a must-visit tourist attraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-pink-background-color has-background\"><strong><em>Soul Window Thoughts<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"><em>It is a well-known fact that <strong>Aryabhatta<\/strong> (476\u2013550 CE), a mathematician-astronomer from <strong>ancient India<\/strong> has given 0 to the world. You may not have noticed, but it is the zero which is running the world today. Be it computers, mobiles, economics or geo politics, you can\u2019t move an inch without the inevitable zero.&nbsp; Thanks to its importance, many international tourists also ensure they visit the Chaturbhuj Temple.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Chaturbhuj-Mandir-Zero-temple-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19049 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Chaturbhuj-Mandir-Zero-temple-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 750w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Chaturbhuj-Mandir-Zero-temple-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/500;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Chaturbhuj-Mandir-Zero-temple-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Chaturbhuj-Mandir-Zero-temple-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 750w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Chaturbhuj-Mandir-Zero-temple-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is easy to miss the Chaturbhuj Temple because it takes a bit of an effort to reach here. The sloping road (yes, this fort has tar roads, eh!) at the intersection of the Raja Man Singh Palace and Gwalior ASI Museum leads to the Chaturbhuj Mandir. I didn\u2019t need to ask for directions as the signboards clearly mention it. You must visit the place with a local guide who can not only help you spot the zero but also explain the history of the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teli_Ka_Mandir_Best_Place_to_visit_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Teli Ka Mandir: Best Place to visit in Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Devoted to <strong>Vishnu Bhagwan<\/strong>, the preserver and protector of the Universe, Teli Ka Mandir is located within the premises of the sprawling Gwalior fort. Apart from the odd name, the first thing I notice as I enter the main gate was that how tall this temple is. The modern patchwork on the upper part of the temple also caught my attention. India\u2019s celebrity archaeologist K.K. Muhammed sir told me that it was the restored part of the temple. He further added that the Archaeological Survey of India or ASI takes care of the maintenance and upkeep of Teli Ka temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What also intrigued me was the huge size of the <em>garbhagriha<\/em> or sanctum sanctorum, accessed by a short flight of stairs. It is not very often that I see <em>garbhagriha<\/em> as big as this. But the spartan <em>garbhagriha<\/em> was empty. Neither was there any idol nor any adornment. It is lost to time. How did we then figure out that this temple is <strong>devoted to Vishnu ji<\/strong>. K.K. Muhammed sir taught me how to identify a Vishnu temple, only after chanting a few <em>mantras<\/em> with the same ease and sincerity of a child reciting poems. He pointed out to the beautiful <strong><em>Garuda<\/em><\/strong> figure on the main doorway. Where there is <strong>Nandi<\/strong>, there is <strong><em>a Shivalinga<\/em><\/strong> and where there is a <strong><em>Garuda<\/em><\/strong>, there is <strong>Vishnu ji<\/strong>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Teli-ka-Mandir-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19069 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Teli-ka-Mandir-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Teli-ka-Mandir-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Teli-ka-Mandir-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Teli-ka-Mandir-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Teli-ka-Mandir-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Teli-ka-Mandir-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Teli-ka-Mandir-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Teli-ka-Mandir-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Teli-ka-Mandir-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As is common in temples of this region, the images of holy rivers Maa Ganga and Maa Yamuna flank either side of the temple doors. This 100 feet tall ancient Hindu shrine located in the Northern Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is also the oldest and tallest structure found within the Gwalior Fort complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is it known as Teli Ka Mandir or Telika Temple? Well, the Teli community or the oil merchants from that era are credited as the builder of this temple, which is why it is also known as the Oilman\u2019s temple. Constructed in 8<sup>th<\/sup> or 9<sup>th<\/sup> century C.E., the unusually named Teli Ka Mandir is one of the top places to see in Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A unique blend of the North Indian Nagara and South Indian Dravidian style of architecture, I was awestruck with the sheer grandeur of the temple. I circumambulated around the temple, admiring the beauty of each of its carvings, most of which depicted sculptures of various Hindu deities. The more I see, the more I discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The oblong vaulted roof constructed in the Buddhist style adds to the uniqueness to this unusual temple. The The rectangular design of Telika Mandir is unusual as well. <em>Shaiva<\/em> and <em>Shakta Dwarpalas<\/em> in the inner and outer doorways corresponds to the worship of <strong>Goddess Shakti<\/strong>. Unlike many nearby temples, there is no <em>mandap<\/em> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saas_Bahu_Mandir_Must-see_place_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Saas Bahu Mandir: Must-see place in Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These 11<sup>th<\/sup> century twin temples of Gwalior Fort are a must-visit. Devoted to Vishnu Bhagwan in his Padmanabha form, I was crestfallen to see that the tower of the temple has fallen off. Constructed in the North Indian Bhumija style architecture, these temples look magnificent even if partially ruined. Luckily the entrance porch, <strong>rich carvings<\/strong> and the <em>mandapa<\/em> have survived the test of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>stone inscription<\/strong> found on the portico of the bigger <em>Saas<\/em> <em>mandir<\/em> mentions the details about its construction along-with funds allotted for the temple and mention of religious congregation, folk rituals etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The carvings of Brahma, Vishnu and Saraswati above its entrance door are awe-inspiring. I walk around the temple premises, admiring the ceiling and pillars which depict the carvings on Shaktism, Vaishnavism and Shaivism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I noticed the <strong>Krishna-leela scenes<\/strong> and image of <em>garuda<\/em> on the walls of the bigger Saas temple. The external walls of the <em>saas<\/em> temple beautifully carved with geometric designs, musicians, dancers, floral patterns, elephant figures etc. The architectural grandeur of the <em>saas-bahu<\/em> temples is a perfect representative of the temple building tradition of the Kachchhapaghata rulers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The smaller <em>bahu<\/em> temple, offers breathtaking bird\u2019s eye view of the Gwalior City. Much like the bigger Saas temple, the Bahu temple is also embellished with beautiful designs and patterns. It comprises of a vestibule and a small central hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sasbahu Temple which is also known as the <strong>Sahasrabahu Temple<\/strong>, Sahastrabahu Temple, Sas-Bahu Mandir, Harisadanam temple or Sas-Bahu Temples is one of the best places to see in Gwalior Fort. Located on the eastern corner of the Gwalior Fort, the construction of this temple was started by started by King Ratanapala. The temple was however completed later during the rule of King Mahipala in the year 1093 C.E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is Saas Bahu temple called so? The literal translation of <em>Saas-Bahu<\/em> is mother-in-law and daughter-in-law respectively. The <em>Saas<\/em> temple corresponds to the bigger temple while the <em>bahu<\/em> temple corresponds to the smaller temple. The original name of the <em>Saas-Bahu<\/em> temple was however, <strong>Sahastrabahu temple<\/strong>. Sahastrabahu means: thousand arms. Gradually, the locals started calling it as <em>Saas-Bahu mandir.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the signboard,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe fully developed temple plan is aligned in North-South direction having garbhagriha, antarala mahamandapa and ardhamanapa from South to North. The exuberantly carved pillars and ceilings of the central hall are flanked by porches on the 3 sides.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Saas-Bahu-Mandir-Sahasrabahu-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19064 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Saas-Bahu-Mandir-Sahasrabahu-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Saas-Bahu-Mandir-Sahasrabahu-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Saas-Bahu-Mandir-Sahasrabahu-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Saas-Bahu-Mandir-Sahasrabahu-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Saas-Bahu-Mandir-Sahasrabahu-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Saas-Bahu-Mandir-Sahasrabahu-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Saas-Bahu-Mandir-Sahasrabahu-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Saas-Bahu-Mandir-Sahasrabahu-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Saas-Bahu-Mandir-Sahasrabahu-Temple-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gwalior_Fort_Museum_or_ASI_Archaeological_Museum\"><\/span><strong>Gwalior Fort Museum or <a>ASI Archaeological Museum<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gwalior Fort Museum is located at walking distance from the Raja Man Singh Palace. Established as recently as the year 1993, the ASI Archaeological Museum, this unique museum is a former jail which was subsequently used as a hospital <strong>in the colonial era<\/strong>. This museum is not to be confused with the state run museum situated in the premises of the sprawling Gujari Mahal at the foot of the hill. Gwalior Fort Museum, though smaller than the Gujari Mahal Archeological Museum, is still a treasure trove of various idols and artefacts from the bygone era. The signboards in Hindi and English add context to the displays. The ASI Museum of Gwalior provides an excellent opportunity to appreciate the traditions and styles of art, from nearby important <strong>historical destinations<\/strong> like Padhawali, Bateshwar, Sihonia, Pawaya, Surwaya, Amrol, Terahi, Kherat, Naresar and Ater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the notable exhibits here include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes around 30 minutes to 1 hour to see all the displays at the Gwalior Fort Museum or ASI Archaeological Museum. I would suggest that you club a visit to the museum alongside the Raja Man Singh Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dhondapur_Gate\"><\/span><strong>Dhondapur Gate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dhondapur Gateis one of the less talked about places to see in the Gwalior Fort. As opposed to the popular Urwai gate, the Dhondapur Gate is a hidden gate of Gwalior Fort. As per the signboard, the Dhondapur Gate of Gwalior Fort is located in the same direction as the area which houses Karan Mahal, Jehangir Mahal etc. You can visit it right after visiting the Raja Man Singh Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Karn-Mahal-or-Karan-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19059 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Karn-Mahal-or-Karan-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Karn-Mahal-or-Karan-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Karn-Mahal-or-Karan-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-768x525.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/683;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Karn-Mahal-or-Karan-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Karn-Mahal-or-Karan-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Karn-Mahal-or-Karan-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Karn-Mahal-or-Karan-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karan_Palace\"><\/span><strong>Karan Palace<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as the Karn Mahal, it is one of the best <strong>state protected monuments<\/strong> inside the Gwalior Fort. Offering grand views of the city below, the Karan Mahal is one of the top sightseeing places in the Gwalior Fort. Karan Palace is located right opposite the Vikram Mahal. Constructed by Kirti Singh, who happened to be the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> king of the powerful Tomar dynasty, the grand Karan Mahal is a sight to behold. It is a delight that much of its structure still stands tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the simple structure of the Karan Palace, this medieval edifice stands out with its sheer size. The lattice-screens and sculptures are cherry on the cake. Very well restored, Karan Palace is older than Man Mandir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jauhar_Kund_of_Gwalior_Fort_The_Biggest_ever\"><\/span><strong>Jauhar Kund of Gwalior Fort: The Biggest ever?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI refuse to believe that the Jauhar Kund of Chittorgarh is the biggest. I am certain that the Jauhar Kund of the Gwalior Fort is the biggest ever. It is just that no one talks about it!\u201d, my local tour guide announced with the same conviction and a tone of finality, with which he said later that \u201cIt was in Madhya Pradesh and not <strong>Maharashtra<\/strong> that Ganesh Chaturthi processions started.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He may be right. History often gets lost in translation and protocols and the same narrative runs for centuries without any one daring to question the accepted. Did you know these interesting fact about Gwalior Fort?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The huge Jauhar Kund is where the Rajaput Queens and their maids self-immolated themselves to save themselves from the barbaric attack of the invader. This huge <strong>water tank<\/strong> was originally constructed in order to provide water all around the fort. Unfortunately, it ended up becoming the venue of <em>Jauhar<\/em> for large number of women during <strong>Islamic attacks<\/strong>. This event took place when the ruler of Gwalior was attacked by the invading army. It was one of the worse ever Islamic attacks on the Gwalior fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the noted historian Mata Prasad Shukla, <strong>Khadag Rai<\/strong>, the writer in the court of Akbar had written a book known as <strong><em>Gopachal Akhyan <\/em><\/strong>in which he mentioned that in the year 1232 C.E. that <strong>Shamsuddin Iltutmish<\/strong> had attacked the Gwalior Fort from all the corners despite the structure build atop a slopy hill. The battle continued for a long time. Even though Iltutmish and his army had a disadvantage because the fort was perched atop an elevation, they didn\u2019t give up on the attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, due to the depleting resources and logistics inside the fort, the battle had to be moved to open field. This was the undoing for the King and the inhabitants of the Gwalior Fort. Their army was lesser in numbers than that of Iltutmish. No prizes for guessing it was a one-sided war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jauhar-Sthal-or-Jauhar-Kund-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19055 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jauhar-Sthal-or-Jauhar-Kund-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jauhar-Sthal-or-Jauhar-Kund-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jauhar-Sthal-or-Jauhar-Kund-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jauhar-Sthal-or-Jauhar-Kund-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jauhar-Sthal-or-Jauhar-Kund-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jauhar-Sthal-or-Jauhar-Kund-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jauhar-Sthal-or-Jauhar-Kund-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sensing defeat and sexual slavery by the winning army, the queen and her maids self-immolated themselves in this huge water tank, saving not just their bodied but also their honour and self-respect! A similar goose-bumpy scene also can be seen in the Bollywood movie Padmavat. This scene is also <strong>available on Youtube<\/strong>. After this unfortunate event, this water reservoir came to be known as <em>Jauhar<\/em> <em>Kund<\/em> or <em>Jauhar<\/em> <em>Sthal<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong><em>Soul Window Ruminations!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"><em>I stood there, in silence, numb with all the horrors of the atrocities committed in the past! The melancholy of the place was growing on me, even as the tourists scattered around the fort chirped around, oblivious to the pains the Indians of the <strong>bygone era<\/strong> went through. I have nothing but respect for these <strong>valiant women<\/strong>, who offered themselves to agni (fire) than to the <strong>barbaric invading army<\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"><em>These practises were very common in <strong>medieval India, <\/strong>especially in <strong>the North<\/strong>. These brave women would rather self-immolate themselves, than be sexually misused in the <strong>harems<\/strong> of the <strong>winning army<\/strong>! There is indeed a lot we can <strong>learn from the history<\/strong>! But then <strong>history often repeats<\/strong> itself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jauhar Kund or Jauhar <em>Sthal<\/em> is located near the Cenotaph of Bhim Singh Rana and towards the west of the Jehangir Mahal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cenotaph_of_Bhim_Singh_Rana\"><\/span><strong>Cenotaph of Bhim Singh Rana<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This 3-storeyed cenotaph, flanked by a dome is not to be missed. Located near the Jauhar Kund, you can easily visit this place while exploring the Gwalior Qila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cenotaph of Bhim Singh Rana or the <em>Chhatri<\/em> of Bhim Singh Rana is one of the lesser-known places to see in the Gwalior Fort. Also known as Bheem Singh Rana Ki Chhatri, it was built in the memory of Bheem Singh Rana, the King of Gohad, Bhind (in Madhya Pradesh) who ruled between 1717 and 1756 C.E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He took over the fort when the Mughal Empire was on the decline. However, later Bhim Singh Rana succumbed to his injuries in the year 1756 during the battle with Marathas which was led by the Shindes. For those who don\u2019t know Shindes are now Scindia. Later, <strong>Rana Chhatar Singh<\/strong> constructed the Cenotaph of Bhim Singh Rana in the memory of the latter. Bhim Singh Rana was the descendant of <strong>Rana Jai Singh Bamrolia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The throne of Gohad is known as the Gaddi of Lord Narasimha. Lord Narasimha is the deity of <strong>Bamrolia Jats<\/strong> and <strong>Gohad Kingdom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vikram_Mahal\"><\/span><strong>Vikram Mahal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As I entered the boundaries of the Vikram Mahal, I noticed a functional open-air temple under a tree. The <em>pujari<\/em> performed <strong><em>pooja<\/em> of the Shivalinga<\/strong> as I offered my prayers. An idol of <strong>Hindu deity Hanuman ji<\/strong> stood nearby. Vikram Mahal, I was told, was once also known as Vikram Mandir because there was once <strong>a major Shiva temple<\/strong> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Constructed by Vikramaditya Singh, the elder son of Maharaja Mansingh, the Vikram Mahal is one of the most important places which you can visit in the Gwalior Fort. Vikramaditya Singh was <strong>an ardent devotee of Shiva Bhagwan<\/strong>. It was during the Mughal attacks that the Shiva temple was completely destroyed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vikram-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19072 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vikram-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vikram-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vikram-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vikram-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vikram-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vikram-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vikram-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vikram-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Vikram-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I was glad to see that an active temple, even if smaller, has been re-established in the front open space of the Vikram Mahal. It is always good to see the traditions running alive. I explored all the rooms of this palace, admiring the architectural styles and small details on the walls and ceilings. I am sure this small palace must have felt even more atmospheric in its heydays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vikram Mahal, which is situated right next to the Jahangir Mahal is a must-see place in the Gwalior Fort precincts. Fort Bastion Hamamkhana is also located in the same part of the fort campus. Ask you guide to show it to you. Vikram Mahal is also located very close to the Karn Mahal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gurdwara_Data_Bandi_Chor_Sahib\"><\/span><strong>Gurdwara Data Bandi Chor Sahib<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as Gurudwara Shri Data Bandi Chor Sahib, it is one of the top places to see in the Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several Nihang Sikhs, dressed in navy blue and <em>dastars<\/em> (turbans) walked around the Raja Man Singh Palace while also loudly <strong>chanting holy verses<\/strong>. Someone then told me that Gwalior Fort is also home to Gurdwara Data Bandi Chor Sahib, one of the <strong>holiest of all the shrines<\/strong> of the <strong>Sikh community<\/strong>. During my earliest visit to Punjab, I met many <strong>Nihang Sikhs<\/strong> clad in <strong>traditional attire<\/strong> during the <strong>Hola Mohalla festival <\/strong>in <strong>Anandpur Sahib<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K.K. Muhammed sir told me about the imprisonment of <strong>Guru Har Gobind Sahib <\/strong>ji, the 6<sup>th<\/sup> Sikh Guru in Gwalior Fort during the Mughal era. However, Guru Har Gobind Sahib ji was later released along-with 52 Rajas or Kings who had suffered imprisonment in the Gwalior Fort since a long time. There are actually several versions of the stay of Guru Har Gobind Sahib ji at Gwalior Fort. As per one of the versions, on the order of Mughal King <strong>Jahangir<\/strong>, Guru Har Gobind Sahib ji was imprisoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is said that Guru Har Gobind Sahib ji was released on the intervention of Sufi Saint Mian Mir and other sympathizers. However, the Guru agreed to be released only if other internees were also set free. Jahangir accepted the order of the Guru and agreed to release other jail inmates as well, many of whom came out of the prison holding the fringe of the Guru&#8217;s robe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why the Guru earned the epithet Data Bandi Chhor, which literally means \u2018the munificent liberator\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scindia_School\"><\/span><strong>Scindia School<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located near the Urwai Gate, the heritage building of the still functional Scindia School is not to be missed. Although inaccessible to the tourists, I did manage to look at the building from the bus. Established in the year 1897, the Scindia School is the prerogative of the privileged class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Scindia School which is a private boarding school for boys, was founded by the late Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia of Gwalior in the year 1897, as the Sardar School. In earlier days, only sons of Indian royalty and nobility were allowed to study here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After it was rechristened as <strong><em>The Scindia School<\/em><\/strong>, in the year 1933, students from outside of the royal family were also allowed to study here. It is now a public school and I know some middle-class people who have studied here. The Board of Governors here are presently headed by Jyotiraditya Scindia, the famous politician and the scion of the Scindia family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jehangir_Mahal\"><\/span><strong>Jehangir Mahal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jehangir Palace and Shahjahan Palace are located in the same premises. According to Heeraman Munshi, Jehangir Palace was also known as <strong>Sher Mandir.<\/strong> As per the ASI signboard, Sher Mandir was constructed by Sher Shah Suri and this is why it was known as Sher Mandir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, later, the name Jehangir Mahal stuck ever since Mughal ruler Jehangir (1605- 1627 C.E.) did renovation here. It is located near the huge Jauhar Kund area. I climbed on the top of the Jehangir Palace and was mesmerised by the breathtaking views of the Gurjari Palace, Jama Masjid and the entire Gwalior city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19056 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/600;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shahjahan_Mahal\"><\/span><strong>Shahjahan Mahal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shahjahan Mahal is located right next to the Jehangir Mahal in the North East direction. A local guide can help you identify both the palaces. This palace was constructed by Shahjahan (1627-1658 C.E.), the Mughal ruler. This is why it was christened after him. The length and breadth of the Shahjahan Palace is around 98 x 52 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This palace is worth a visit for its unique Mughal architecture. Perched atop a hill, much like the <strong>Mehrangarh Fort<\/strong> of <strong>Jodhpur<\/strong> in <strong>Rajasthan<\/strong>, the Gwalior Fort offers spectacular panoramic views of the bustling Gwalior city below. Did you know this fun fact about Gwalior Fort?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shahjehan Mahal was built in the Mughal era and has a huge courtyard. These grand palaces are the finest specimen of typical <strong>Mughal art and architecture<\/strong>. The <em>jali<\/em> decorations, <strong>exquisite carvings on the walls<\/strong> and arched door are some of the tell-tale signs of the Mughal architecture. I entered the palace through a gate which opens to the huge Jauhar Kund and other to the Vikram Mahal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_places_to_see_in_Gwalior\"><\/span><strong>Other places to see in Gwalior<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gwalior Fort is located in the heart of the Gwalior city. The below mentioned sightseeing places are all located merely a few kilometres away from the Gwalior Fort. You can easily explore these tourist places in a day or two in a hired cab or autorickshaw. Local city buses also drop at these places but they take more time. Apart from the below mentioned places of interest, you can also visit <strong>Rani Jhansi Laxmibai Memorial, Jai Vilas Palace Museum, Baija Taal, Digital Museum, Maharaja Bada, Mohammed Gaus Tomb <\/strong>etc. These must-see places near Gwalior Fort are located in close proximity with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some of the best places to see near the massive Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-and-Jama-masjid-as-seen-from-Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19052 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-and-Jama-masjid-as-seen-from-Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 900w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-and-Jama-masjid-as-seen-from-Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-and-Jama-masjid-as-seen-from-Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-and-Jama-masjid-as-seen-from-Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-and-Jama-masjid-as-seen-from-Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 900w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-and-Jama-masjid-as-seen-from-Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gujari-Mahal-Archeological-Museum-or-State-Archaeological-Museum-and-Jama-masjid-as-seen-from-Jehangir-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Gujari_Mahal_Archeological_Museum_or_State_Archaeological_Museum\"><\/span><strong>The Gujari Mahal Archeological Museum or State Archaeological Museum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>King Man Singh Tomar had constructed a special palace for his wife Mrignayani. In present day, it has been turned into an impressive open-air museum. It was converted into a museum in the year 1922.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I lost track of time here as I minutely observed scriptures, artefacts and huge stone idols from the <strong>pantheon of Hindu deities<\/strong>. I particularly liked the huge <strong>statues of Hanuman ji<\/strong>. Hinduism or Sanatan Dharm is the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> largest religion in the world. Growing up in India, I have come to venerate a diverse and vast pantheon of Hindu gods and goddesses. Idols of most of them, especially those of <strong>Vishnu Bhagwan<\/strong> are on display in and around the courtyard of Gujari Mahal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an underground museum inside the Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museumtoo. It is easy to miss. One of the conditions on which Queen Mrignayani married King Man Singh Tomar was that she would only drink the water sourced from her village call as <strong>Raai Gaanv<\/strong>. The King agreed to this and the remnants of the <strong>mud pipeline<\/strong> can still be seen in the underground museum. It is not easy to spot, so ask the local security guide to help you find it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K.K. Muhammed sir also explained to us the unique architecture of a <strong>huge Varaha statue<\/strong> displayed inside the museum. This was easily one of the most beautiful statues of the Varaha I had ever seen. As I was preparing to leave the premises of the Gujari Mahal, a bunch of male peacocks strutted their stuff around and made calls, as if requesting us to stay longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong><em>Monalisa of India, anyone?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"><em>K.K. Muhammed sir wanted us to see a very special statue. He called us in a nearby room and announced, \u201cWe have all heard about Monsalisa. But did you know about Shal Bhanjika? Look at her idol carefully. The detailing of her face, the ornaments, dress etc has few parallels in the world.\u201d This 1,000 years old statue of \u2018Monalisa of India\u2019 which costs crores of rupees, is displayed in the Gujari mahal Museum. It has participated in various international exhibitions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jain_Rock_Cut_temples_at_Gopachal_Parvat\"><\/span><strong>Jain Rock Cut temples at Gopachal Parvat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My co-traveller Norina from <strong>Budapest <\/strong>in <strong>Hungary, Europe <\/strong>exclaimed, \u201cThis place reminds me of <strong>Petra <\/strong>in <strong>Jordan<\/strong>!\u201d I have traveled to Jordan but I found the Gopachal rock cut temples more reminiscent of the Buddha statue in <strong>Bamiyan<\/strong>, <strong>Afghanistan<\/strong>. It was also very similar to the <strong>Buddha statues<\/strong> in <strong>Kargil<\/strong>, especially the <strong>Chamba statue<\/strong> <strong>in<\/strong> <strong>Mulbekh<\/strong> I visited during my <strong>road trip across Ladakh<\/strong> earlier. Gopachal is one of the top places to see in Gwalior apart from the imposing Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gopachal Siddha Kshetra and Tirtha Kshetra is a famous pilgrimage since <strong>the Mahabharat era<\/strong>. It is a renowned <strong>Tirthankar Neminath<\/strong> and <strong>Tirthankar<\/strong> <strong>Parsvanath <\/strong>Deshnasthali. It is also the <strong>Nirvana place <\/strong>of <strong><em>Supritishhit Kevali<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The local <strong><em>pujari<\/em><\/strong>, who took care of the premises all by himself, was excited to take us to a locked cave. \u201cIt is the most beautiful and largest idol of Tirthankar Parsavanath in the world!\u201d, he exclaimed as he could not hold his excitement. We followed him like schools <strong>on guided tours<\/strong>. At 42 x 30 feet, this idol of Tirthankar Parsavanath is the largest such image of the world. Lord Parsavanath is sitting in the <strong>Padmasan Mudra<\/strong> in this cave temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gopachal-rock-cut-Jain-monuments-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19051 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gopachal-rock-cut-Jain-monuments-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 750w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gopachal-rock-cut-Jain-monuments-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-225x300.jpg 225w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/1000;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gopachal-rock-cut-Jain-monuments-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gopachal-rock-cut-Jain-monuments-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 750w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Gopachal-rock-cut-Jain-monuments-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gopachal is a very important Jain pilgrimage which is also a confluence of Jain Dharma, <strong>culture<\/strong>, <strong>art, architecture<\/strong>, and literature. It is also the <strong><em>Sadhana Sthali<\/em><\/strong> of Mahakali Raidhu. I was left slack jawed at the well-maintained colossal images of the Jain Tirthankaras in the 26 odd cave temples and Trikal Chauvisi on the hill top area accessed by a flight of stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rock_Cut_Jain_Colossi_in_Gopachal_Tirth_Sthal\"><\/span><strong>Rock Cut Jain Colossi in Gopachal Tirth Sthal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rock Cut Jain Colossi is amust-seeplace.The Jain Rock Cut idols at the Gopachal Parvat are like nothing which I have seen before. Do not forget to pay a visit to these <strong>national protected monuments<\/strong> rock cut Jain colossi. &nbsp;The images in the <em>Ek Pathar Ki Baoli<\/em> are those of standing and seated Jain <em>Tirthankaras<\/em>, both large and small, sheltered in caves and niches. These are 26 in numbers and have <strong>inscriptions<\/strong> on their pedestals. These <strong>rare inscriptions<\/strong> refer to the name of the powerful king Raja Tomar Singh Dungar Singh (1425-59 C.E.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ek_Pathar_ki_Baoli\"><\/span><strong>Ek Pathar ki Baoli<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ek Pathar ki Baoli is one of the best hidden gems, located near the Gwalior fort. <em>Ek Pathar ki Baoli <\/em>is situated near the Cave number 1of <em>Gopachal Tirth Sthal<\/em>. This is a stepwell or a water reservoir. Few people talk about it. Fewer know about this offbeat place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jain-Rock-Cut-temples-at-Gopachal-Parvat-Tirthankaras-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19054 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jain-Rock-Cut-temples-at-Gopachal-Parvat-Tirthankaras-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jain-Rock-Cut-temples-at-Gopachal-Parvat-Tirthankaras-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jain-Rock-Cut-temples-at-Gopachal-Parvat-Tirthankaras-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jain-Rock-Cut-temples-at-Gopachal-Parvat-Tirthankaras-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jain-Rock-Cut-temples-at-Gopachal-Parvat-Tirthankaras-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jain-Rock-Cut-temples-at-Gopachal-Parvat-Tirthankaras-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Jain-Rock-Cut-temples-at-Gopachal-Parvat-Tirthankaras-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baija_Taal_Cultural_Complex\"><\/span><strong>Baija Taal<\/strong> <strong>Cultural Complex<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the last day of Times Passion Trail, all the participants were facilitated at the Baija Taal Cultural Complex. It was a magical evening, what with cool breeze caressing my face even as the students of Raja Man Singh College of Gwalior hypnotized us with their soulful renditions of <strong>Dhrupad<\/strong> and <strong>Gwalior Gharana music<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I sat there, silenced by the brilliance of <strong>the classical music<\/strong> and wondered why we don\u2019t talk about the music traditions of Gwalior which has merely few parallels in the world. As if by <strong>divine intervention<\/strong>, merely a few days after my visit, Gwalior was included in the list of <strong>55 new<\/strong> <strong>cities to join UNESCO creative cities network<\/strong>. It is high time people travel to Gwalior for just its music!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beautifully lit Baija Taal is located in the heart of Gwalior City. It is more like a hangout area for the locals. During my visit, I saw many local people enjoying the boat ride here. The festive atmosphere here is infectious. Used for ceremonies and celebrating festivals, Baija Taal cultural complex also has an art gallery and open-air theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gwalior_Digital_Museum\"><\/span><strong>Gwalior Digital Museum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As I was swallowed by the Digital Museum of Gwalior near Maharaja Bada, I found myself engulfed in the world of history, handicrafts, instruments, jewelry and other things of Gwalior displayed in several galleries using state-of-the-art IT equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gwalior Digital Museum is a very unusual tourist attraction. Developed by Gwalior Smart City, it is a must-see tourist attraction. It is the first center of its kind in Gwalior and the Bundelkhand region. It is already very popular with school kids and tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the unique Gwalior Digital Museum, the various architectural styles, costumes, space related objects, lifestyle, musical instruments, jewelry, handicrafts, cultural tradition, painting and many genres of paintings have been digitally displayed in a modern way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Constructed on a plot measuring 3,500 square feet, the Digital Museum of Gwalior is divided into 16 galleries. I was impressed to see the museum exhibiting the heritage in modern and Digital way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free clean toilets are available within the museum premises. Gwalior Digital Museum is located very close to nearby tourist attractions such as the beautifully illuminated <strong>Maharaja Bada, Topi bazar, Jiwaji Chowk<\/strong> and several <strong>colonial heritage buildings<\/strong> such as the <strong>Town Hall<\/strong> etc. These places are best visited in night when it is lit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tomb-Of-Tansen-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19071 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tomb-Of-Tansen-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tomb-Of-Tansen-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tomb-Of-Tansen-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tomb-Of-Tansen-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tomb-Of-Tansen-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tomb-Of-Tansen-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tomb-Of-Tansen-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tomb-Of-Tansen-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Tomb-Of-Tansen-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tomb_Of_Tansen\"><\/span><strong>Tomb Of Tansen<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As I stepped upon platform where Tomb of Tansen existed, my friend Niharika remarked, <strong>\u201cHave you chewed the leaves of that ancient tamarind tree near the tomb?<\/strong> It is said that one who chews these leaves are blessed with a sweet voice. Many singers and musicians chew these leaves even today, hoping for a robust voice\u201d. I picked up few leaves and chewed. I even tried singing but much to my disappointed I sounded just as <em>surila<\/em> as Anu Malik on a bad day. Never mind! I walk around the tomb of Tansen and wished we had video records of him singing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tomb of the famous Mughal musician was constructed in the 16<sup>th<\/sup> century C.E. Tansen, as is widely known was a Hindu and one of the 9 gems of Mughal ruler Akbar. Constructed on the rectangular elevated platform with a pillared gallery, this is a must visit place near Gwalior Fort. The tomb lies right in the center of the gallery which has a roof but no walls. The larger <strong>Mohammed Gaus Tomb<\/strong> is located right next to the tomb of Tansen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_things_to_do_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Top things to do in <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What are some of the best things to do in Gwalior Fort? Below are some of the most popular things to do in Gwalior Fort:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit <em>Johar<\/em> venues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit several palaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monument hopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit medieval temples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soak in the panoramic views<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study the various architectural styles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poetry_and_drama_in_and_around_Gwalior\"><\/span><strong><em>Poetry and drama in and around Gwalior<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>On the last day, I visited more hidden gems of Gwalior which included rock cut temples at Gopachal Parvat, Rani Jhani Laxmibai Memorial, lunch break at Panchvati Gaurav, Jai Vilas Palace Museum, Baija Taal and Maharaja Bada.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rani-Jhani-Laxmibai-Memorial-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19063 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rani-Jhani-Laxmibai-Memorial-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rani-Jhani-Laxmibai-Memorial-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rani-Jhani-Laxmibai-Memorial-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rani-Jhani-Laxmibai-Memorial-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rani-Jhani-Laxmibai-Memorial-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rani-Jhani-Laxmibai-Memorial-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Rani-Jhani-Laxmibai-Memorial-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The day started with visiting the hilltop rock cut temples at Gopachal Parvat. The Gopachal rock-cut Jain monuments is located in the heart of Gwalior city.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Some of the top tourist places to visit near <strong>Gwalior Fort<\/strong> are <strong>Tansen Memorial<\/strong> (1 km), <strong>Bir Singh Palace<\/strong> (76 km), <strong>Madhav National Park<\/strong> (122 km), <strong>Orchha<\/strong> (123 km), <strong>Bateshwar<\/strong> (123 km), <strong>Khajuraho<\/strong> (279 km), <strong>Panna National Park<\/strong> (360 km), <strong>Sanchi<\/strong> (394 km).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excursions_from_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Excursions from Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no dearth of amazing sightseeing places in and around the Gwalior Fort. Some of the tourist places around Gwalior Fort include the destinations such as Narwar Qila, Tatya Tope Memorial Stand, Madikheda Dam and Reservoir, Bhuro-Kho Tower, Bhuro-Kho Jal Mandir, Pohari Jal Mandir, Chaparghat, Bhadaiya Kund, Tunda Bharkha etc. These are lesser-known excursions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the best well -known excursions near Gwalior Fort are as below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sonagiri-Jain-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19067 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sonagiri-Jain-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sonagiri-Jain-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sonagiri-Jain-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sonagiri-Jain-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sonagiri-Jain-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sonagiri-Jain-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sonagiri-Jain-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sonagiri-Jain-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sonagiri-Jain-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sonagiri_Jain_Temples\"><\/span><strong>Sonagiri Jain Temples<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even before I reached the Sonagiri Jain temples, I was left gobsmacked with what I saw from the moving bus. \u201cWhat are those on the top of the hills?\u201d, I asked my local tourist guide excitedly. \u201cThis is where we are going to.\u201d He said! What looked like <strong>a utopian castle<\/strong> straight from the fairy tales turned out to be a <strong>very important Jain pilgrimage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The literal meaning of Sonagiri is: a mountain (&#8216;giri&#8217;) of gold (&#8216;sona&#8217;). It indeed is a mountain of gold. NO matter which direction I saw, hundreds of white Jain temples in unusual architecture greeted me. Thousands and lakhs of devotees and ascetic saints visit Sonagiri everyday in order to practice austerity, self-discipline. Attaining <em>moksha<\/em> (liberation or salvation) is also the goal of many devout Jains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many temples of the <strong>Sonagiri Jain Tirth<\/strong> date back to 9<sup>th<\/sup> century C.E. You can also visit a <strong>Jain Museum<\/strong> here. I offered my prayers to the 11 feet or 3.4 metres tall idol of Chandraprabha or Bade baba in the temple number 57, also the main temple in Sonagiri. The views of <strong>the green valley<\/strong> and nearby hills from the huge terrace in front of this temple is spectacular. I was surprised to learn that former US president <strong>Bill Clinton<\/strong> and many other presidents <strong>from<\/strong> <strong>European nations<\/strong> have also paid a visit to Sonagiri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was not possible for me to visit all the 77 Jain temples spread across the hills due to lack of time. However, I was able to visit some of the most stunning temples here. Few of them are also decorated with colourful tiles while others have dramatic spires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to climb many stairs to reach the top. Some of my friends also used the <em>palki<\/em> (palanquin) service offered by local men. You can also participate in the annual <strong><em>ratha yatra<\/em><\/strong> at Sonagiri if you visit here after the festival of <strong>Holi<\/strong> from <strong>Chaitra Pratipada<\/strong> to <strong>Rang Panchami<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The courtyard of Temple number 57 of Sonagiri was also where I was interviewed by the team of one of India\u2019s leading news channel <strong>Times Now<\/strong> about my overall experience of Times Passion Trails around Gwalior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Interview-of-Abhinav-Singh-A-Soul-Window-by-Times-Now-at-Sonagiri-JAin-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19053 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Interview-of-Abhinav-Singh-A-Soul-Window-by-Times-Now-at-Sonagiri-JAin-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Interview-of-Abhinav-Singh-A-Soul-Window-by-Times-Now-at-Sonagiri-JAin-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Interview-of-Abhinav-Singh-A-Soul-Window-by-Times-Now-at-Sonagiri-JAin-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Interview-of-Abhinav-Singh-A-Soul-Window-by-Times-Now-at-Sonagiri-JAin-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Interview-of-Abhinav-Singh-A-Soul-Window-by-Times-Now-at-Sonagiri-JAin-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Interview-of-Abhinav-Singh-A-Soul-Window-by-Times-Now-at-Sonagiri-JAin-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Interview-of-Abhinav-Singh-A-Soul-Window-by-Times-Now-at-Sonagiri-JAin-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Interview-of-Abhinav-Singh-A-Soul-Window-by-Times-Now-at-Sonagiri-JAin-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Interview-of-Abhinav-Singh-A-Soul-Window-by-Times-Now-at-Sonagiri-JAin-Temples-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sonagiri or <strong>Swarnagiri<\/strong> is located approximately only 60 kms away from Gwalior. You can reach Sonagiri through the Dabra-Datia Road. Gwalior-Jhansi Road is also nearby. You can also book a train to the Sonagiri Railway Station which lies on the Agra-Jhansi rail line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prehistoric_Art_in_Chaturbhuj_Nala\"><\/span><strong>Prehistoric Art in Chaturbhuj Nala<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also stop by Mandsaur to appreciate the millennium old well-protected Prehistoric Art in Chaturbhuj Nala. Located in the Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh, it is a must-see place near Gwalior Fort. You can see as many as 560 man-made cupules marked on the walls. My co traveller Mr. Raj Kirtani told me about this hidden gem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Website, these cup marks are anywhere between 1,00,000 to 2,00,000 years old. You can see the figures of humans, animals, birds etc here. Do not miss the pre-historic painted rock shelters at Chaturbhuj Nala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bhimbhetka_rock_art\"><\/span><strong>Bhimbhetka rock art<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I also visited Bhimbhetka, which is one of the most famous places for ancient prehistoric art in not only Madhya Pradesh but all of India. It is one of the best-preserved ancient arts I have ever seen in the world. The rock shelters, figure of a real palm of early man, figures of beasts and men going on war or hunting are some of the best highlights of this cave shelter. Do not miss it! It is located very close to Bhopal. I saw similar <strong>petroglyphs <\/strong>and<strong> rock carvings <\/strong>inthepicturesque<strong> Wadi Rum <\/strong>in<strong> Jordan <\/strong>as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tikla\"><\/span><strong>Tikla<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also visit Tikla or Tikula which is <strong>a major archaeological site<\/strong> and <strong>ancient rock shelter<\/strong>, located 50 kilometres or 31 miles southwest of Gwalior on the Agra to Mumbai Road. Famous for its <strong>petroglyphs<\/strong>, it is a must-visit place. The <strong>rock painting<\/strong> here can be traced back to 3<sup>rd<\/sup> \u2013 2<sup>nd<\/sup> century B.C.E. It is located approximately 170 kilometres or 110 miles, south of <strong>Mathura<\/strong>. And of course, it is not to be confused with <strong>Tikal<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/facts-about-chichen-itza-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18804\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mayan ruins<\/strong> <\/a>in <strong>Guatamela<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raja_Bir_Singh_Deo_palace_at_Datia\"><\/span><strong>Raja Bir Singh Deo palace<\/strong> <strong>at<\/strong> <strong>Datia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Datia palace which is also known as <strong>Raja Bir Singh Deo palace<\/strong> has Seven floor and 400 chambers. It took approximately 8 years to build this massive palace. The first two floors in Datia Palace were reserved for armoury and defence. The 3<sup>rd<\/sup> floor here was reserved for entertainment while the 4<sup>th<\/sup> floor had guest rooms. 5<sup>th<\/sup> floor was made for the audience and the 6<sup>th<\/sup> floor was where the queens were supposed to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was on the 7<sup>th<\/sup> floor where Jehangir stayed in a single, large room. I alternated between soaking in the breathtaking panoramic views of the city below and admiring the artwork in the 7<sup>th<\/sup> floor of this huge palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-at-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x643.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19060 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-at-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x643.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-at-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-at-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-at-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-1536x964.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-at-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1710w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/643;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-at-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x643.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-at-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x643.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-at-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-at-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-at-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-1536x964.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-at-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1710w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know it was here that the <strong>history of India<\/strong> shaped? Not many people know that <strong>Abul Fazl<\/strong> could have been the next emperor of the then India instead of <strong>Jehangir<\/strong> had <strong>Raja Bir Singh<\/strong> or <strong>Vir Singh Deo Bundela<\/strong> (who later became the ruler of <strong>Orchha<\/strong>) not intervened. It is funny how no one talks about the phase when the rule of Akbar was almost toppled and his dearest friend killed by his own son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was Raja Bir Singh who assassinated Abu&#8217;l Fazl on 22<sup>nd<\/sup> August 1602 while he was coming back from <strong>the Deccan<\/strong>. Mughals were involved in a battle against the <strong>Nizam Shahis<\/strong> of <strong>Ahmadnagar<\/strong> back then. Abu&#8217;l Fazl used to continually oppose the accession of Prince Salim to the throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plot to eliminate him was hatched by Raja Bir Singh and <strong>Prince Salim<\/strong> or Jehangir, the eldest son of Akbar. The convoy of Abul Fazl was attacked near <strong>Narwar<\/strong> which is located around 63 kilometres away from <strong>Bhopal<\/strong>, the present capital of Madhya Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My guide told me that the severed head of Abu&#8217;l Fazl&#8217; was sent to Salim as a trophy at <strong>Prayagraj<\/strong>. He pointed out to a small ruin from the 7<sup>th<\/sup> floor and exclaimed excitedly, \u201cThis is where the head of Abul Fazl was buried!\u201d Abu&#8217;l Fazl\u2019s body was buried at <strong>Antri<\/strong>, which is a small village located 25 kilometres south of Gwalior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being one of most important advisors in Akbar\u2019s court, Abul Fazl was killed by the son of Akbar. Ironically, Shaikh Afzal Khan, son of Abu&#8217;l Fazl&#8217; was later appointed as the governor of <strong>Bihar<\/strong> in the year 1608 by Jahangir himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raja Bir Singh beheaded Abul Fazl in order to please Jehangir. Abul Fazl or Abu&#8217;l-Fazl ibn Mubarak, was a major threat to the accession of throne for Jehangir. My local tourist guide told me animatedly that when the Jehangir became the next Mughal King in 1605 C.E., he rewarded Bir Singh Deo by making him the King of <strong>Orchha<\/strong> and the <strong>Bundelkhand region<\/strong>. The Orchha kingdom was originally founded by the Bundela king Rudra Pratap Singh way back in the year 1501 C.E. Vir Singh Bundela helped the kingdom achieve greater heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abul Fazl, a Sindhi writer, historian and politician is known for his works such as <strong><em>Ain-i-Akbari, Akbarnama<\/em><\/strong> and a Persian translation of the <strong>Bible<\/strong>. Fazl was also one of the <em>Navaratnas<\/em> or Nine Jewels in the royal court of Akbar. Needless to say, Akbar was crestfallen when he heard of the news of the assassination of his close confidante and friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19061 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Bir-Singh-Deo-palace-Datia-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Raja Bir Singh Deo palace was built for Mughal Ruler Jahangir but the latter stayed here for only one night after which the palace was abandoned. My friends told me about a similar story in the <strong>Jehangir Mahal<\/strong> in Orchha. This palace was also built by Raja Vir Singh Deo for Jehangir and similarly the latter stayed here for only one night. All said and done, the Datia Palace remains one of <strong>the grandest buildings<\/strong> which Raja Bir Singh Deo ever built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I found the make-up rooms and concubine bedrooms the most amusing. The <strong>views of the huge lake<\/strong> and the village below from the make-up room was spectacular. I was impressed to see the <strong>colourful Bundela paintings<\/strong> on the walls and ceilings. These are still preserved in excellent condition. This needs more restoration though. Irresponsible tourists can easily touch and damage the delicate paintings on the easily accessible walls. It reminded me of my visit to <strong>Chitrashala<\/strong>, or Ummed Mahal, which is a part of <strong>Garh Palace<\/strong> in <strong>Bundi<\/strong>, <strong>Rajasthan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Datia Palace which is a unique blend of <strong>medieval Rajput<\/strong> and <strong>Mughal architecture <\/strong>is grand in scale. It is indeed a pity that no one from the Royalty stayed here ever. As I climbed up, my guide pointed out that even the two <em>aala<\/em> on the walls were made in typical Rajput style followed by Mughal style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the rule of Raja Vir Singh Deo between 1605 and 1627 C.E. he commissioned the construction of more than 52 <strong>palaces and monuments<\/strong> which can still be visited by the tourists. Datia Palace which is also called as Veer Singh Ji Deo Palace, <em>Satkhanda Palace<\/em>, <em>Govind Mahal<\/em> or <em>Purana Mahal<\/em> is located near both Gwalior and Orccha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temples_of_Morena\"><\/span><strong>Temples of Morena<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not forget to visit the amazing temples of Morena. On the same trip I visited temples like Bateshwar temple, Chausath Yogini Temple or Ekttarso Mahadeva Temple of Mitaoli, Garhi Padawali Shiva Temple andthebeautifulKakanmath temple. I was speechless at the temple architectural brilliance in this region. You can easily take a cab to these places of interest from anywhere in Gwalior. You can also visit a <em>gazak<\/em> factory for the famous Morena ki Gazak. Do read my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bateshwar-temples-morena-madhya-pradesh\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18988\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">complete guide to temples of Morena<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Silhoutte-Kakanmath-Temple-Morena-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18981 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Silhoutte-Kakanmath-Temple-Morena-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Silhoutte-Kakanmath-Temple-Morena-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Silhoutte-Kakanmath-Temple-Morena-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Silhoutte-Kakanmath-Temple-Morena-Madhya-Pradesh-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Silhoutte-Kakanmath-Temple-Morena-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Silhoutte-Kakanmath-Temple-Morena-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Silhoutte-Kakanmath-Temple-Morena-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Silhoutte-Kakanmath-Temple-Morena-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Silhoutte-Kakanmath-Temple-Morena-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Silhoutte-Kakanmath-Temple-Morena-Madhya-Pradesh-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Silhoutte-Kakanmath-Temple-Morena-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scindia_Chattri_of_Shivpuri\"><\/span><strong>Scindia Chattri of Shivpuri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I came across an interesting signboard with two <strong>Cobras<\/strong> surrounding the image of a sun with eyes. It said,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis Chhattri to the memory of the late Lieutenant General Maharaja Sir Madho Rao Scindia Alijah Bahadur G.C.S.I., G.B.E., L.L.D., D.C.L. of Gwalior was commenced in the year 1926 (Samvat 1982) by order of the council of Regency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation stone was laid by His Highness Maharaja Jiwaji Rao Scindia Alijah Bahadur on 6<sup>th<\/sup> January 1926 (Samvat 1982) and completed in the year 1932 (Samvat 1989). The construction was carried out under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel Hashmatullah Khan KT Home member Gwalior Government and supervision of Rai Bahadur S.N. Bhaduri C.E. M.I.E. Supervising Engineer By Ashghar Ali Khan, Executive Engineer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Scindia-Chattri-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19065 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Scindia-Chattri-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Scindia-Chattri-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Scindia-Chattri-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Scindia-Chattri-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Scindia-Chattri-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Scindia-Chattri-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Scindia-Chattri-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Scindia-Chattri-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Scindia-Chattri-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Madhav_National_Park\"><\/span><strong>Madhav National Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hire a <strong>safari jeep<\/strong>\/car\/gypsey in Madhav National Park. The <strong>wildlife safaris <\/strong>can be very expensive. But the best part is that if you are a solo traveller like me, then you can also book the slot of just one person for the price of a good burger. If you are in a large group, you can hire a mini bus which doesn\u2019t cost much either. Since Madhav National Park is not as famous as other <strong>protected<\/strong> <strong>National Parks<\/strong> of Madhya Pradesh such as <strong>Bandhavgarh National Park<\/strong>, <strong>Pench National Park<\/strong> and <strong>Kanha National Park<\/strong>, the prices here are generally very low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"George_Castle_in_Madhav_National_Park\"><\/span><strong>George Castle in Madhav National Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>George Castle is located deep inside the Madhav National Park. I visited at this bizarre <strong>British style<\/strong> <strong>structure<\/strong> in the middle of nowhere after a safari in the Madhav National Park where I saw <strong>wild boars, monkeys, <em>neel gaai<\/em> (blue ox)<\/strong> and <strong>many species of deer and antelope<\/strong> such as <em>chital<\/em> or spotted deer. \u201cCome winter and you will see countless <strong>crocodiles basking under the sun<\/strong> by the <strong>shore of the lake<\/strong>.\u201d said my local guide excitedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/George-Castle-in-Madhav-National-Park-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19050 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/George-Castle-in-Madhav-National-Park-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/George-Castle-in-Madhav-National-Park-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/George-Castle-in-Madhav-National-Park-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/George-Castle-in-Madhav-National-Park-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/George-Castle-in-Madhav-National-Park-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/George-Castle-in-Madhav-National-Park-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/George-Castle-in-Madhav-National-Park-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/George-Castle-in-Madhav-National-Park-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/George-Castle-in-Madhav-National-Park-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The George Castle is was built in the year 1911 by the then Scindia ruler of Gwalior. It was built to facilitate the overnight halt of <strong>King George V<\/strong> of <strong>England. <\/strong>He was supposed to visit the forest for a tiger hunt. However, he hunted the tiger on his way and never made it to the George Castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I had a breathtaking view of lakes and a panoramic view of the Kardhai forests from the top of the George Castle accessed by a spiral stair. From the top, I also observed the amusing <strong>M shape<\/strong> of the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also visited the rooms which are now turned into <strong>museums<\/strong>. But what I found the most intriguing is the bathroom. The bathtub, Belgian glass windows and Italian tile flooring stood out. It is amusing that these are still in good condition. Do not miss this unusual turreted English-style castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Near-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18982 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Near-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Near-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Near-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Near-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Near-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Near-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Near-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surwaya_Gadi\"><\/span><strong>Surwaya Gadi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surwaya Gadi is an ancient Indian school which was earlier known as <strong><em>Shankh Mathika<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>Saraswati Pattan<\/em><\/strong>. To protect the temples here from the attacks of the Mughals, the Shiv temple here was buried under sand. This is why the temple still stands today. It is said that the students who got their education here went on to carve the world-famous temples of the nearby Khajuraho. The Pandavas also stayed here during their exile or <em>agyat vaas<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located 20 kilometres away from Shivpuri on the Jhansi Road, there is also a monastery here. The structures here were constructed between 8<sup>th<\/sup> and 10<sup>th<\/sup> century C.E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a stone pillar of 1357, Narwar\u2019s Rajpal Jajpal Naresh Navbarman, Kadam Guhadhipati Purander constructed Saraswati Mandir by the orders of Ujjain\u2019s ruler <strong>Raja Anantbarman<\/strong> by the end of the 13<sup>th<\/sup> century C.E. The temple was constructed for education and research of <strong>the Shaiva saints<\/strong>. There are buildings, bathrooms and <em>sabhagar<\/em> made of stone for Shaiva Math, Math\u2019s president and students for studies. The floor mill which was operated by the bulls due to the increased &nbsp;number of students is still persisting here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19068 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1040w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Surwaya-Garhi-Shivpuri-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shri_Pitambara_Peeth\"><\/span><strong>Shri Pitambara Peeth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I visited Shri Pitambara Peeth or Datia Shaktipeeth after the abandoned Datia palace. I was told by my local guide that Shri Pitambara Peeth is not only a major <em>Shaktipeeth<\/em> but also a &#8216;Tapasthali&#8217; (place of meditation) of many luminaries. You will be surprised to know that the <strong>Shivling<\/strong> of <strong>Shree Vankhandeswar Shiva<\/strong> here is <strong>as old as Mahabharata<\/strong>. The same has also been confirmed by the <strong>Archaeological Survey of India<\/strong> after several studies and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shri Pitambara Peeth is approximately 3 kilometres away from the Datia railway station, 75 kilometres away from <strong>Gwalior<\/strong> (Airport) and 29 kilometres away from <strong>Jhansi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some of the other places to see near Gwalior Fort are as under:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Eran<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jhansi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orccha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ater Fort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gyaraspur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vidisha-Sanchi-Udayagiri triangle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Festival_of_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Festival of Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ramnavmi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During <strong>Ram Navami<\/strong>, a special festival is organised by the Jat Community at the cenotaph of Bhim Singh Rana by the Jat Community. Not many know that Bhim Singh Rana and Chhatar Singh belonged to the Jat Community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sikh Festival on Diwali<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year in the month of October or November, the Sikh Sangat (community) from across the globe congregate at the bandichor Gurudwara and celebrate the safe return of the 6<sup>th<\/sup> Nanak, Guru Hargobind. He was released from detention from the Gwalior Fort around October 1619 C.E. I was amused to learn that the day coincides with the Hindu festival of Diwali or the festival of lights. It is a lesser-known fact. This makes Gwalior one of the best places in the world to celebrate Diwali or Deepawali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attend_a_live_Dhrupad_Baithak\"><\/span><strong>Attend a live Dhrupad Baithak<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I attended a live <em>baithak<\/em> where singers did excellent rendition of <em>Dhrupad<\/em>. This genre in <strong>Hindustani classical music<\/strong> hails from Gwalior. One of the earliest mentions of <em>Dhrupad<\/em> is found in <strong><em>Ain-i-Akbari<\/em><\/strong> by <strong>Abu Fazl<\/strong> (1593).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, most of the mentions of Dhrupad are attributed to the musicians in the court of Man Singh Tomar (fl. 1486\u20131516) of Gwalior. In fact, there is no dearth of credible sources which point out that the origin of <em>Dhrupad<\/em> indeed can be traced back to the court of Raja Man Singh Tomar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <em>Dhrupad<\/em> is older than it is believed to be. <em>Dhrupad<\/em> is mentioned as <em>dhruvapada<\/em> in the <em>Natyashastra<\/em>. (200 B.C.E. \u2013 200 C.E.). Dhrupad is also mentioned in the chapter 33 of Book 10 in the <em>Bhagavata Purana<\/em> (800 C.E.\u20131000 C.E.). The Drupad songs I listened to live were devoted to <strong>Shiva Bhagwan<\/strong>. Dhrupad composition on Vishnu Bhagwan or one of his several avatar or incarnations is known as <strong><em>Vishnupad<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I feel that a visit to Gwalior is incomplete without attending a live concert of <em>Dhrupad<\/em>. Many luxury properties of Gwalior arrange for <em>Dhrupad<\/em> performances. &nbsp;You must also check for ant city events where they are performing <em>Dhrupad<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attend_a_live_Gwalior_Gharana_Baithak\"><\/span><strong>Attend a live Gwalior Gharana Baithak<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I was lucky to be invited to a live music concert at the touristy <em>Baija Taal<\/em> showcasing the music from the esteemed <strong><em>Gwalior Gharana<\/em><\/strong>. The event was organised by Gwalior Municipal Corporation. Surrounded by the lake, the stage came alive when the singers and musicians, both male and female belted out one classical song after another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gwalior school of classical music rose to prominence during the rule of Mughal King Akbar (1542\u20131605). Sangeet Samrat <strong>Tansen<\/strong>, who also hailed from Gwalior, was one of the most famous vocalists of this music form, which is also one of the oldest <em>Khayal Gharana<\/em>. Attending a live concert of the <em>Gwalior Gharana<\/em> renditions under open sky transported me a few centuries away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vegan_and_Vegetarian_Food_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Vegan and Vegetarian Food in Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We had amazing lunch buffet at the Fort View Cafe by Madhya Pradesh Tourism, located right next to the colossal Man Singh Palace. <em>Bedmi Poori<\/em> with <em>alu sabzi<\/em> served here deserves special mention. The <em>Chaas<\/em> served here refreshed me after all the walking in the sun. There are several food stalls located opposite the fort caf\u00e9 from where you can pick cold drinks, biscuits, chips, <em>namkeen, farsaan<\/em> etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thali-at-Panchvati-Gaurav-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19070 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thali-at-Panchvati-Gaurav-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thali-at-Panchvati-Gaurav-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thali-at-Panchvati-Gaurav-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/750;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thali-at-Panchvati-Gaurav-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thali-at-Panchvati-Gaurav-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thali-at-Panchvati-Gaurav-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thali-at-Panchvati-Gaurav-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Night_Life_around_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Night Life around <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some cool pubs and bars in Gwalior you may want to check out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_visit_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Is it safe to visit <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it is very safe to visit the Gwalior Fort. Since the Gwalior Fort is a major attraction of the Gwalior city, you will always find hordes of tourists and security guards patrolling the fort premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Souvenirs_Shopping_Guide_to_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Souvenirs <a>Shopping Guide to<\/a> Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the local handicrafts, you can also buy the local <strong>Chanderi sari<\/strong> in and around the Gwalior fort. There is a <strong>souvenir shop<\/strong> known as Bundeli handicraft shop, located right next to the Fort View Caf\u00e9. You can buy nce hand-made knick-knacks and handicrafts from this souvenir shop. Some of the best Bundeli souvenirs to buy in Gwalior are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_currency_is_used_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>What currency is used in <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>INR is widely accepted at Gwalior Fort. Digital payment is also accepted at the souvenir shops and restaurants\/cafes etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ATM_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>ATM in <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While I didn\u2019t see any ATM in the precincts of Gwalior Fort (ask around!), the Gwalior city has no dearth of ATMs. Gwalior is a pretty large city and a major tourist attraction of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. It is easy to find ATMs every few steps in Gwalior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photography_Tips_for_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong><strong>Photography Tips for <\/strong>Gwalior Fort<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several hidden spots in the Gwalior Fort from where you can soak in sweeping bird\u2019s eye view of the Gwalior fort. These hidden gems are also great for aerial shots sans the drone cameras. Here is a secret tip: I climbed on the top floor of the Jehangir Mahal and was rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Gujari Mahal and the sprawling Gwalior city down below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Languages_spoken_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Languages spoken in <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hindi is the most commonly understood and spoken languages spoken in Gwalior. English is also understood and spoken by many people inside and outside of the Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toilet_facility_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Toilet facility in <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clean toilets are available at the Fort View Cafe by MP Tourism. It is located at walking distance from the Man Singh Mahal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entry_fee_for_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Entry fee for<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gwalior Fort is a ticketed monument. You can buy entrance ticket from the famous <strong><em>Urvai<\/em><\/strong> Gate like I did. Prices are different for Indians and foreigner tourists. You also need to pay the camera fees here. Special permissions and rates apply for professional shoots. Entry fee is charged collectively to visit the historical sightseeing attractions such as the Raja Maan Singh Palace, Siddhanchal rock cut idols, Karan Mahal, Vikram Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, Shahjahan Mahal, Johar Kund, Bhim Singh Rana Ki Chhatri etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hire_a_local_tourist_guide_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Hire a local tourist guide in <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We had a local guide throughout the exploration of Gwalior Fort. He made us see hidden spots which we would have missed had we explored the fort by ourselves. I highly recommend hiring a local tourist guide in Gwalior Fort if you want to make your trip meaningful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Book_a_trip_to_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>How To Book a trip to Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can either book the tour to Gwalior Fort through a local trip organiser. Many tour operators in Gwalior offer an all-inclusive trip across Gwalior and even nearby major tourist attractions such as the temples of Morena, Datia, Sonagiri, Shivpuri etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Backpacking_Budget_Travel_Tips_for_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Backpacking Budget Travel Tips for Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very easy to travel around Gwalior on a shoestring budget. If you are a budget traveller, you will find it very easy to see all the major sightseeing places in Gwalior on a low budget. Apart from finding low budget hotels, it is also easy to find a shared rickshaw almost anywhere in Gwalior. You can also have a hearty healthy meal at very low costs in Gwalior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solo_Trip_Tips_for_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Solo Trip Tips for Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many facilities regarding transport, hotels, sightseeing etc, Gwalior fort is an easy destination for the solo travellers like me. There is a lot which a solo traveller can do in and around Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luxury_travel_Tips_for_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Luxury travel Tips for Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I travelled to Gwalior Fort in complete luxury. I stayed in the uber luxurious Taj Usha Kiran Palace. It was indeed a memorable experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Books_on_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Books on Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, despite such rich history and culture, not many books have been written on Gwalior. I wish I could change that one day. Until then, read the below books on Gwalior for a deeper understanding. Some of the best books on Gwalior Fort are as below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Where to stay in Gwalior Fort?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I had a memorable weeklong stay at the luxurious Taj Usha Kiran Palace, which is located right next to the HH Maharaja Sir Jiwajirao Scindia Museum, which is also known as the <strong>Jai Vilas Palace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Taj Usha Kiran Palace is <strong>a restored heritage building<\/strong> which was constructed in the year 1880 by <strong>HH Maharaja Jayaji Rao Scindia<\/strong> as a guest residence. Taj Usha Kiran Palace is located at a walking distance from the adjacent <strong>Jai Vilas Palace<\/strong> which is the ancestral home of the Scindia family. No wonder then that Taj Usha Kiran Palace has hosted several celebrities as well as Royalty and dignitaries on various occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"935\" height=\"701\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-Swimming-pool-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18984 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-Swimming-pool-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 935w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-Swimming-pool-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-Swimming-pool-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 935px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 935\/701;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"935\" height=\"701\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-Swimming-pool-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-Swimming-pool-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 935w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-Swimming-pool-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-Swimming-pool-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, Mr. Jyotirao Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation of India visited Taj Usha Kiran Palace for a swim during my visit. He is the son of <strong>late Shri Madhavrao Scindia<\/strong>. He is the grandson of <strong>Shri Jiwajirao Scindia<\/strong>, who was the last ruler of the princely state of Gwalior during the British rule in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During my week long stay at Taj Usha Kiran Palace, I enjoyed every moment here. On most mornings, I would wake up early and after a bath, start my day by offering prayers at the temples devoted to Shiva-Parvati ji and Ganesh ji. Located within the premises of the luxurious heritage hotel, the visit to these temples infused my day with positivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although its stunning, I never used the swimming pool here. I loved that they had built recliners in the water for those who care. I am also impressed with the very attentive and friendly staff of Taj Usha Kiran. Being a hotel management student myself, I know what it takes to delight a guest and exceed his expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was surprised to know that one of my super juniors from <strong>Institute of Hotel Management<\/strong>, Lucknow who I never met worked here in bakery. The staff also helped me meet her for a quick recap of the good ol\u2019 college days. I loved the lavish breakfasts at Taj Usha Kiran. While my friends stuck to fruits and ABC juices, I binge ate delicious <em>poha, upma, vada, dosa<\/em> and pasta. The Tiramisu served here, soft and delicious, is the best I ever had!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-reception-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18983 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-reception-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-reception-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-reception-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-reception-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-reception-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-reception-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Taj-Usha-Kiran-Palace-reception-Gwalior-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming to my room, I loved that how spacious it was. It was one of the hugest rooms I ever stayed in. Right outside my tastefully done up room was the huge balcony which overlooks the temples, swimming pool and <em>al fresco<\/em> restaurant down below. After a visit to the temples, I used to do my morning walks at the terrace and the sprawling lawns. Some of my friends also stayed at the luxurious glamping tents right across the pool. We also partied at the private cottage of Taj Usha Kiran here on one of the days. This also had a private courtyard and a small swimming pool! What\u2019s not to love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_wear_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>What to wear in <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I would suggest you to dress respectfully because there are <strong>many medieval temples<\/strong> across the Gwalior Fort premises. It would be great if you avoid sleeveless shirts, skirts and shorts. Wearing flip flops is also wise because you will have to keep your shoes outside while visiting the temples. Also, don\u2019t forget to wear sunglasses and a good sunscreen when visiting Gwalior Fort because much of the monuments are out there in the open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timings_of_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Timings of Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the signboard at the fort, the Gwalior Fort is open for tourists from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_visit_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Best Time to visit Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Best time to visit the Gwalior Fort are the months of October, November, December, January, February and March. This is when the weather is good. However, be warned of the extreme cold in December and January. (I love traveling during these months though!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duration_of_Visit_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Duration of Visit in <\/strong><strong>Gwalior Fort<\/strong><strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How many days to spend in Gwalior Fort?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What can I do in 1 day in Gwalior Fort? I was easily able to see all the tourist attractions of Gwalior Fort within a day. I started early morning and by late afternoon, I was able to visit all the <strong>historical monuments<\/strong>, <em>Johar Sthal<\/em> and temples located within the Gwalior Fort precincts. However, visiting the Gwalior Fort in mere few hours is grave injustice in understanding the overwhelming history of this place. This place deserves more time and exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What can I do in 2 days in Gwalior Fort? If you have 2 days in Gwalior Fort, you can do so much more. For example, there are a few <strong>pre historic cave paintings<\/strong> nearby which merits a visit. But many tourists miss it due to lack of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Itinerary_for_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Quick Itinerary for Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the one-day Gwalior Fort itinerary I followed. You can also include Gopachal Rock cut group of temples and Chaturbhuj temple etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Start Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>End Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sightseeing places<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>08:45<\/td><td>09:15<\/td><td>Travel to Gwalior Fort from Taj Usha Kiran<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>09:15<\/td><td>11:30<\/td><td>Visit Raja Maan Singh Palace<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11:30<\/td><td>12:00<\/td><td>Refresh Break at Fort View Caf\u00e9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:00<\/td><td>13:00<\/td><td>Visit Gwalior Fort Museum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13:00<\/td><td>13:45<\/td><td>Visit Saas Bahu Temple<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13:45<\/td><td>14:45<\/td><td>Lunch at Fort View Caf\u00e9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14:45<\/td><td>15:30<\/td><td>Visit Teli ka Mandir<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15:30<\/td><td>16:30<\/td><td>Visit Siddhanchal Rock Cut Statues<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16:30<\/td><td>17:00<\/td><td>Travel to Gujri Mahal Museum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17:00<\/td><td>17:30<\/td><td>Tea Break<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17:30<\/td><td>18:30<\/td><td>Gujri Mahal Museum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18:30<\/td><td>19:00<\/td><td>Travel back to Taj Usha Kiran<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20:00<\/td><td>21:00<\/td><td>Dinner<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_reach_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>How to reach Gwalior Fort?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Flight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The humble Gwalior Airport is located approximately 8 kilometres away from the Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Train<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gwalior railway Station is also located around 8 kms away from Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Bus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madhya Pradesh has a robust bus connectivity and excellent public transport system. Gwalior is well connected with neighbouring towns and cities such as Jhansi, Orchaa, Bhopal, Indore, New Delhi, Agra etc by bus service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Local_Transport_for_sightseeing_in_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Local Transport for sightseeing in Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Local buses, Taxis and three wheelers known as autorickshaws are easily available from other tourist attractions of the Gwalior city. Autorickshaws and cabs can drop you at the Urvai gate of Gwalior Fort from anywhere in the city. You may also drive your own vehicle within the Gwalior Fort complex because the monuments here are pretty spread out. Walking around the sprawling fort is exhausting and time consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is one of the largest <strong>forts in India<\/strong> with proper roads, much like the sprawling <strong>Chittorgarh fort<\/strong> near <strong>Bundi<\/strong> in <strong>Rajasthan<\/strong>. This is why many people visit all the tourist attractions of the Gwalior Fort in a car or a low-cost autorickshaw (great for budget travelers). We were a large group, so we explored all the sightseeing attractions of the Gwalior Fort in a bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distances_from_Gwalior_Fort\"><\/span><strong>Distances from Gwalior Fort<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many places of interest around the Gwalior Fort which you can include in your itinerary. For example, the Tansen Memorial is located only 1 kilometre away from the Gwalior Fort while Bateshwar is located merely 123 kilometres away from Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This distance chart will help you plan a week-long trip in and around Gwalior. Distances of major tourist attractions around the Gwalior Fort in ascending order are as below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Morena <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 38 kilometres and it takes 1 hour via Mumbai-Agra National Highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Sonagiri Jain Temple <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 73 kilometres and it takes 1 hours and 20 minutes via NH44.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Bir Singh Palace<\/strong>, <strong>Datia <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 77.5 kilometres and it takes 1 hour and 20 minutes via NH44.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Jhansi <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 104 kilometres and it takes 2 hours and 10 minutes via NH44.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Kuno National Park <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 110 kilometres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Shivpuri <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 119 kilometres and it takes 2 hours and 15 minutes via NH46.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Agra <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 120 kilometres and it takes 3 hours via Mumbai &#8211; Agra National Highway\/Mumbai &#8211; Agra National Highway\/Chennai &#8211; Delhi Highway or Srinagar &#8211; Kanyakumari Highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Madhav National Park <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 123 kilometres and it takes 2 hours and 30 minutes via NH46.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Orchha<\/strong> and Gwalior Fort is 123 kilometres and it takes 2 hours and 30 minutes via NH44.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Khajuraho <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 278 kilometres and it takes 5 hours via NH44 and NH39<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>New Delhi <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 339 kilometres and it takes 5 hours and 50 minutes via Yamuna Expressway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Bandhavgarh National Park <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 380 kilometres and it takes 7 hours via NH39.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Bhopal <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 432 kilometres and it takes 7 hours and 30 minutes via NH46.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Satpura National Park <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 483 kilometres and it takes 9 hours via NH44.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Indore <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 509 kilometres and it takes 9 hours via NH 46 and NH52.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Kanha Tiger Reserve <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 602 kilometres and it takes 12 hours and 30 minutes via NH44.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Pench National Park <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 667 kilometres and it takes 12 hours and 30 minutes via NH44.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 859 kilometres and it takes 16 hours and 30 minutes via NH44.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Panna National Park <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 288 kilometres and it takes 5 hours via NH44 and NH39.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance between <strong>Sanchi Stupa <\/strong>and Gwalior Fort is 396 kilometres and it takes 7 hours and 35 minutes via NH44.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19062 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 750w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-225x300.jpg 225w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 750px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 750\/1000;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh.jpg 750w, https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Raja-Man-Singh-Mahal-Gwalior-Fort-Madhya-Pradesh-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Is_Gwalior_Fort_worth_visiting\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion: Is Gwalior Fort worth visiting?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why visit Gwalior Fort? Here are my final thoughts in a nutshell. As I mined the annals of history in search of some lesser-known facts of the Gwalior Fort, it left me overwhelmed. There is so much to learn and see in Gwalior Fort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grandeur of <strong>medieval artefacts<\/strong> and <strong>impressive architectural designs<\/strong> are reasons enough to pay a visit to the imposing Gwalior Fort. This imposing fort is one of the most prominent landmarks in Gwalior Madhya Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarize, Gwalior Fort is an important fort in not only Madhya Pradesh, but all of India. Not many people are aware of the fact that Madhya Pradesh has some of the most stunning buildings, Hindu temples, palaces and pavilions from the medieval era. It is high time; you pack your bags for an exclusive trail around Madhya Pradesh. Please share this blog with your friends and family, so that more people may benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The view from my Soul Window left me wide eyed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pin this blog to save the blog and plan a trip later!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Blogs\"><\/span><strong>Related Blogs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/bateshwar-temples-morena-madhya-pradesh\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18988\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guide to fascinating temples of Morena<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/why-you-should-stay-at-kohka-wilderness-camp-near-pench-national-park-madhya-pradesh\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11292\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Birdwatching <\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/why-you-should-stay-at-kohka-wilderness-camp-near-pench-national-park-madhya-pradesh\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11292\"><strong>in Pench National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/pench-national-park-complete-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18395\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biggest Ever Guide to Pench National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/a-tiger-free-wildlife-safari-to-satpura-national-park-madhya-pradesh-incredible-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9646\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biggest Ever Guide to Satpura National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/asoulwindow.com\/my-first-tiger-safari-budget-trip-to-bandhavgarh-national-park-madhya-pradesh-incredible-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9815\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My first Tiger Safari at Bandhavgarh National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Gwalior Fort Gwalior Fort is one of the top places to see in Gwalior. 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