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Gwalior (Hindi: IPA: [ɡʋɑːlɪjəɾ], pronunciation ⓘ) is a major city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh; It is known as the City of Music of India [5] having oldest musical gharana in existence. It is a major cultural, industrial, and political centre in Madhya Pradesh.
Suraj Sen (later known as Suraj Pal) was a legendary petty noble who founded the fortress and city of Gwalior. Legendary accounts differ as to the claimed timeframe, from 375 AD to 700 AD. Per legend, Suraj was a leper who was healed by the hermit-saint Gwalipa after bringing water from a stream to the hermit.
The predecessor state of Gwalior was founded in the 10th century. In 1231 Iltutmish captured Gwalior and from then till 1398 it was a part of Delhi Sultanate. In 1398, Gwalior came under the control of the Tomars. The most distinguished of the Tomar rulers was Man Singh Tomar, who commissioned several monuments within the Gwalior fort. [6]
The Fort of Gwalior or the Gwalior Fort is a defence hill fort in Gwalior, India. ... and in gratitude, Suraj Sen founded the city of Gwalior in his name. [8]
According to legend, Gwalipa cured the local chieftain Suraj Sena of leprosy, and in gratitude, Suraj Sena founded the city of Gwalior in his name. [1] References
Gwalior also known as City of Music declared by UNESCO in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). With its historic landmarks and buildings, Gwalior offers attractive and aesthetic locations to visitors. From stunning monuments, marvellous palaces, aesthetic temples and the medieval fort, the city has a galore of attractions to delight ...
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The Kachchhapaghatas of Gwalior are especially noted for their art and architecture. [6] Kachchhapaghata ruler Mahipala commissioned the Sas-Bahu Temple at Gwalior. Records of two grants issued by him at Gwalior, dated 1093 and 1104 CE, have been found. Several silver and gold coins issued by him have also been discovered. [21]