Introduction:
The city of Gwalior is a perfect blend of Orientalism and Occidentalism. There are numerous tourist attractions in Gwalior. The history of this place is enshrouded in the mystery of legend.
History of Gwalior:
It is the story of a great king who by misfortune suffered from the deadly disease named Leprosy. In those days this disease was incurable and the sufferer was bound to loose his life once he is infected by the safe. Moreover the people considered the sufferer the worst sinner because he had been contaminated by the deadly Leprosy disease.
The king Suraj Kund was extremely depressed but then, a sage named Gwalipa came to his kingdom after hearing the news of the king's disease. He eventually changed the name of the king and cured him from the fatal disease. The king was so impressed with the sage that he renamed his kingdom as Gwalior.
The hermit also blessed the king that his Kachwaha Clan would prosper in the same land and rule for many years there. The Place came to be known as Gwalior after this beautiful historical event in the 8th Century.
The main Tourist attractions in Gwalior are:
Gwalior Fort: This is a famous place at Gwalior that had been constructed by Raja Man Singh Tomar, during the 15th Century BC. It is 35 feet high and extends for 2 miles. The structure of the Gwalior Fort is magnificent and it is worth a visit.
Suraj Kund: The age of this building dates back to the 15th century. It has walled forts and attracts the attention by virtue of its age and grandeur.
Sas Bahu Temples: The Sas Bahu Temple consists of two different sized temples that are placed side by side. The larger Temple displays Indian Architecture at its peak, so that the engravings are splendid and nice to look at.
Jas Vilas Palace: This is another site of tourist attraction at Gwalior. It is a kind of citadel that attracts attention by its magnificence and grandeur.
Man Singh Palace: This is another fortress that is supposed to have been constructed by Raja Man Singh.
Gwalior State Archeological Museum: The museum is one of the main sources of tourist attraction because it encloses numerous architectural specimens as well as the possessions of the kings of Gwalior.
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