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About Gwalior

According to a legend, Gwalior was founded by a chieftain known as Suraj Sen in eighth century AD, after getting healed from a deadly disease by the blessing of a hermit saint Gwalipa. However, the historical sources revealed the fact that it was being controlled by White Huns during the sixth century AD. Its somewhat obscure history of ancient past does not reveal much after that period until its falling into the hands of the Kachwaha Rajputs in the tenth century.

When the Muslim rulers from the central Asia acceded to the throne of Delhi, Gwalior was attacked by its successive kings, first by Qutb-ud-din Aybak in 1196 and then by Sahsud-din Altamash in 1232.

The legacy of great dynasties and their several kings is revealed in the multitudes of historical monuments, forts and palaces that dot the city's landscape even today. It was a place where great poets, musicians and saints lived and enlightened the world with their ingenuity and gifted talent. There was also a singing school attributed to Tansen, the greatest singer of the Mughal Era.

The rise of the British in India saw Gwalior passing into the hands of the colonial rule in 1780. The city however fought back vehemently against the oppressive rule during the fist battle of independence movement under the strong leadership of Tatya Tope and Rani Laxmibai. These nationalist leaders contributed significantly to the glory of Gwalior, which was among the few cities freed from the British grip during the movement. The saga of their extraordinary bravery can still be relived though the memorials found in the present city of Gwalior.

During the period of the the British Raj, Gwalior continued to be a princely state, with its capital at Lashkar. After independence, the city was chosen to be the capital of then Madhya Bharat, which it served until the first reorganization of the Indian states in 1956. When the state of Madhya Pradesh came into existence, Gwalior was incorporated into it and made a separate district of the state. The Jiwaji University was built in 1964 and the area located south of the old city of Lashkar was earmarked for the industrial development. Today we find here factories engaged in the production of paint, cotton, yarn, chemicals, and leather goods.

Gwalior is an important tourist destination, with the Gwalior Fort situated at an isolated rock in the middle of the city hogging the attraction of incoming tourists. Other attractions of the city include Gujari Mahal, Man Mandir Palace, Ghaus Mohammed's Tomb, Man Mandir Palace, Gurudwara Data Bandhi Chhod, Gopachal, Sun Temple, Sarod Ghar, Jai Vilas Palace and Museum. There is no dearth of world class hotels to support the growing tourism industry here. With the elevation of Gwalior on the tourist and industrial map of India, we find the prices of properties rising by higher degrees than ever, which is giving immense scope for the growth of real estate industry in imminent future.