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Gwalior, Historical fort city in Madhya Pradesh, India.

The Gwalior Fort stands on a sandstone plateau extending over 3 kilometers in length, dominating the urban landscape from a height of 100 meters.

Established in the 8th century by Raja Suraj Sen after his encounter with saint Gwalipa, the city grew into a major power center during medieval India.

The Gwalior School of classical music, founded in the 16th century, developed innovative techniques in Indian classical vocal performances through generations of musicians.

The Gwalior Junction railway station connects to major destinations across India with over 150 trains passing through the station each day.

The fort walls contain massive rock sculptures of Jain Tirthankaras, carved into the cliff face during the 15th century, reaching heights of 20 meters.

Location: Gwalior district

Elevation above the sea: 196 m

Website: https://gwalior.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 26.20372,78.15736

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:07

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