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Gwalior Fort

Gwalior Fort
Full view of Gwalior Fort
Military structure
NameGwalior Fort
Part ofMadhya Pradesh
TypeIndia
Built8th century and 14th century
Built byHindu Kings of India
Construction
materials		Sandstones and lime mortar
In useYes
Current
condition		Partly Ruins
Open to
the public		Yes
Controlled byGovernment of Madhya Pradesh

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Gwalior Fort (Hindi: ग्वालियर क़िला Gwalior Qila) in Gwalior, in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, stands on an isolated rock, overlooking the Gwalior town, and contains a number of historic buildings. It is one of the biggest forts in India and a postage stamp has been issued by the Indian Postal Service to commemorate the importance of this fort. From historical records, it is established that it was built in the 8th century. The fortress and the city have been integral to the history of the kingdoms of North India. It is said that the Mughal Emperor Babur (1483 � 1531) described it as, "The pearl in the necklace of the forts of Hind". The fort, also given the epithet "Gibraltar of India', provides a panoramic view of the old Gwalior town, which is to its east.

The fort’s history relates to two parts namely, the main fort and the Gurjari Mahal and the Man Mandir palace. The first part was built during the early Tomar rule, while the second part, the Gurjari Mahal (now a Museum) and the palace, was constructed by Raja Man Singh Tomar in the 15th century for his favourite queen, Mrignayani.

Gwalior Fort also occupies a unique place in the human civilization as the place which has the first recorded use of zero ever. Also referred as 'Shunya' in sanskrit, this site is of mathematical interest because of what is written on a tablet recording the establishment of a small 9th century Hindu temple on the eastern side of the plateau (marked by the '0' on the nineteenth century map at the left). By accident, it records the oldest "0" in India for which one can assign a definite date.

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Gwalior Fort is located in Madhya Pradesh. Its width ranges from nearly 1 km, to less than 200 m. The walls, which encircle the fort, are solid and nearly 10 m high. Situated on a sandstone precipice, which is 2.8 km long and 200-850 m wide and 91 m above the surrounding plain, the fort has been a witness to many historical battles and events - one of the most important among them being the1857 revolt, as well as the valiant death of Rani of Jhansi.
4.22 min. | 4.83 user rating		 Gwalior Fort is famous for Scindia's, Jhansi Ki Rani and its marvelous Carvings.
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9.07 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Part Two:- Narrated by Amitabh Bachhan. Video quality is low because it was night but you can hear the sound. Very Nice Light & Sound Show at Gwalior Fort.
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Narrated by Amitabh Bachhan. Video quality is low because it was night but you can hear the sound. Very Nice Light & Sound Show at Gwalior Fort.
0.50 min. | 5.0 user rating		 A small documentary made by students of Mass Communication and Mass Media, Indraprastha College, Delhi University on the Gwalior Fort. The fort, though unexplored, is majestic and deserves as much importance as any other great structure in India.
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Man Mandir � the Hindu palace built by Man Singh
Lodhi's and subsequent muslim rulers :
Southern facade of the Man Mandir Palace Eastern face of Inner Court yard of Man Mandir palace

Main Entrance gate to the fort called Hathi Pool (The Elephant gate)
Lodhi's and subsequent muslim rulers :
The Gate to Gwalior Fort Hathi Pol Gate to Man Mandir Palace,

Teli-ka-Mandir or Oil-pressers temple in the fort
Lodhi's and subsequent muslim rulers :
Sculptures near Teli Mandir in the fort Gate of Teli Mandir in Gwalior fort

Sas-Bahu (Mother-in-Law -Daughter � in-Law temple) in the fort
Lodhi's and subsequent muslim rulers :
Sas-Bahu temple Small Sas Bahu temple

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