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Gwarlior Travel Guide
The city of Gwalior is said to have taken its name from a saint who had supposedly cured its founder, Suraj Sen, from the dreaded disease leprosy. With an extensive past harking back to the 8th century, it has figured prominently in Indian history since the ancient times. Bursting with historical sites at nearly every turn, Gwalior is a destination that it more than worth the visit, especially for the history buffs.
Probably the highlight attraction of Gwalior is the impressive Gwalior Fort that had defended the city through years of struggle against the British colonizers and other earlier invaders. Perched on a hill top overlooking the town, it stands as a silent guardian that was known as "The Pearl" during its heyday. It sprawls over an area measuring roughly three square kilometers, and is characterized by imposing walls two miles in length and 35 feet in height. One can also find a smattering of temples, palaces, and water tanks inside.
Of these temples, the Teli Ka Mandir is the most known. Dedicated to the god Vishnu, it traces its roots back to the 9th century and features a distinct Dravidian and Indo-Aryan style of architecture. Looming 100 feet over the landscape, it is adorned with sculptures of coiled serpents, river goddesses, flying Garudas, and intimate couples. There are also the twin temples of Saas-Bahn that stand by each other's side, although one is a bit larger than the other. Both brandish exquisitely-carved statues and pattern designs.
Among the palaces, the Gujari Mahal is likely the grandest in appearance. Built in the 15th century, it was made by the Gwarlior Fort builder, Tomar King Raja Mansingh, as a token of love for his wife Mrigyami. One of the city's finest pieces of architecture, it now houses an Archaeological Museum that takes pride in a collection of Hindu and Jain statues, replicas of the Bagh Cave frescoes, and terracotta relics. There is also the main palace, the Man Mandir, where the Emperor Aurangzabad was said to have imprisoned and killed his own brother.
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