Gwalior fort is one of the oldest forts of India, This is one of the main tourist attractions of Gwalior in particular and Madhya pradesh in particular.

In this episode you will see full details of Gwalior fort and nearby tourist attractions ( largely temples and Gurudwara) which have historical importance.

This Video was shot on 27 oct 2022.

Below are the activities we did on this day.

Gwalior Fort: It is known for its stunning architecture and unique history. One of the most unique things about this monument is that it has influences from Hindu and Islamic architecture alike.

According to a local legend, the fort was built by a local king named Suraj Sen in 6 CE. Maan Singh was the last Tomar ruler, and he constructed several monuments inside the fort complex.

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Suraj Kund: It is a beautiful pond situated near the Gwalior Fort. According to the story the king suffered from leprosy, he met a sadhu named Gwalipa near the fort. The monk asked the king to drink some water from the pond, Raja drank the water and got cured of leprosy. Then the king named the city Gwalipa after the monk, and from then, the city came to be called Gwalior and the Suraj Kund is named after the king.

Teli Ka Mandir: It is a Hindu temple located within the Gwalior Fort. It is Dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Matrikas.The temple shows signs of extensive damage and change. It was badly damaged in the plunder raids by Muslim army of Qutbuddin Aibak and his successor Iltutmish in 1232 CE along with other temples in the fort.
It is said that this temple was built by oil merchant caste rather than kings.

Saas Bahu Temple: Originally it is SahasraBahu temple which means "One with thousand arms", a form of Vishnu. This temple was built in 1092 by King Mahipala of the Kachchhapaghata dynasty.

Gurudwara Data Bandi Chor: The history of this is associated with the imprisonment of Guru Har Gobind Sahib in Gwalior Fort and release in which he managed to win the freedom of 52 Rajas (Kings) who had long suffered imprisonment in the Fort. The word "Bandi" means "imprisoned", "Chhod" means "release" that is why it is called Gurudwara Data Bandi Chor.

Chaturbhuj Temple: It is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu. One of the temple's inscriptions contains the earliest known inscription of symbol "O" to represent zero in India, the earliest existent use of zero. But the temple is partially damaged including the Lord Vishnu Statue, its tower has been restored, and most of the interior artwork is missing.

Gujari Mahal: It is an Archeological Museum also called Gwalior Fort Museum. Legends say that the palace was built by Man Singh Tomar for his wife Mrignayani who belonged to the Gujjar tribe. The 9th wife of Man Singh Tomar. She demanded a separate palace for herself with a regular water supply through an aqueduct from the nearby Rai River. Now the palace has been converted into an archaeological museum.

Tansen Maqbara: One of the greatest musicians of India. After his death he was buried in the mausoleum complex of his Sufi master Shaikh Muhammad Ghaus in Gwalior. Mohammed Ghaus's monumental tomb was built by Akbar. This monument is a massive sandstone structure with rising towers on the four corners, crowned by cupolas and a huge central dome.

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