Why
Gwalior Fort
in Madhya Pradesh State
is special

Its soaring walls sport photogenic semi-circular bastions with ornate cupolas - plus eye-catching turquoise tilework. The famous Mughal Emperor Babar aptly called Gwalior Fort the pearl of Indian fortresses.

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Top 3 attractions
inside Gwalior Fort

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Man Singh Palace

Noted for its tilework.

Teli-Ka-Mandir Temple

Has an elaborately decorated exterior.

Gujari Mahal

This palace is now a museum.

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Gwalior Fort
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Setting

It sits imposingly on a large, elongated, steep-sided sandstone outcrop overlooking the town and beyond.

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History in brief

The structure dates back to the 6th century, but today's Gwailor Fort is mainly the creation of the 15th century ruler Man Sing Tomar and his descendants. Over the next several centuries, it was conquered and ruled by a succession of dynasties: Mughals, Marathas, and Scindias, followed by the British.

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When to come

October to March is best because temperatures drop and monsoons are on vacation.

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Day trips
to and from Agra

The Taj Mahal city of Agra is about 140 kilometers (90 miles) away, a distance that makes day tripping possible.

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Gwalior Fort by YashiWong - CC BY 3.0

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