The
ancient capital of Gwalior is steeped in the splendour of its past. A
multitude of regning dynasties, of the great Rajput clans of the
Pratiharas. Kachwahas and Tomars have left indelible etching of their
rule in this city of palaces, temples and monuments. The magnificent
momentoes of a glorious past have been preserved with care, giving
Gwalior a unique and timeless appeal.
Gwalior's
history is traced back to a legend: In 8 A.D. , a chieftain called Suraj
Sen was stricken by a deadly disease. He was cured by a hermitsaint,
Gwalipa, and in gratitude founded a city which he named after the saint
who had given him the gift of a new life.
The new city of
Gwalior became, over the centuries, the cradle of great dynasties and
with each, the city gained new dimensions from warrior kings, poets,
musicians and saints, contributing 10 making it a capital renowned
throughout the country. Today , Gwalior is a modern Indian city, vibrant
and bustling.
How to Reach :
By
Air : Regular flights connect Gwalior with Delhi, Bhopal, Indore and
Mumbai.
By Rail : Gwalior is on the Central Railway's main
Delhi-bombay and Delhi-Chennai lines. Among other major trains, the Taj
and Shatabdi Expresses connect Gwalior with Delhi and Agra.
By
Road : Gwalior is connected by regular bus services with Agra,
Mathura, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Bhopal, Chanderi, Indore, Jhansi,
Khajuraho, Rewa, Ujjain and shivpuri.
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