Gwalior is a city in the extreme north-west of Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, only 122 kms south of Agra.
An exquisite city, Gwalior is known for its very old splendid fort which houses a number of ruined palaces and attractive temples. In fact, the history of the Gwalior Fort remained the centre of power for rulers of various dynasties. Gwalior also enjoys an important position with regard to education.
Gwalior City consists of two parts namely the older and newer parts. Old Gwalior town is off to the north of the massive Gwalior Fort, which was built by Raja Man Singh Tomar of the Tomar dynasty. New Gwalior town is known as Lashkar and stands to the south-west of the Gwalior Fort. Morar is also a part of newer town which lies to the east of the fort. Due to its proximity to Agra – the city of Taj Mahal, Gwalior draws thousands of tourists every year.
Rich in cultural heritage and architectural marvels, Gwalior is a must visit place in central India.
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