Guidebook for Gwalior
Arts & Culture
Ustaad Amjad ALi Khan established first ever museum for music at his ancestral house at Jiwaji Ganj Gwalior where he born and learnt music from his father and great maestro Ustaad Hafiz Ali Khan Sahab from Gwalior. Its a unique institution devoted to promoting Indian classical music, heritage and culture. Under the aegis of Haafiz Ali Khan Memorial Trust,
through this ‘window’ to the past, music lovers can gain a better understanding of the evolution and history of North Indian Classical Music and can get a deeper perspective and insight into the context of the art as it exists today.
Sarod Ghar
Jiwaji GanjUstaad Amjad ALi Khan established first ever museum for music at his ancestral house at Jiwaji Ganj Gwalior where he born and learnt music from his father and great maestro Ustaad Hafiz Ali Khan Sahab from Gwalior. Its a unique institution devoted to promoting Indian classical music, heritage and culture. Under the aegis of Haafiz Ali Khan Memorial Trust,
through this ‘window’ to the past, music lovers can gain a better understanding of the evolution and history of North Indian Classical Music and can get a deeper perspective and insight into the context of the art as it exists today.
Built in 1809 . Jai Vilas Palace is the house of Maharaja of Gwalior till date. Lt. Col. Sir Michael Filose designed this palace.A splendor of a different kind exist in the Jai Vilas Palace, current residence of the Royal Scindia Family . Some 35 rooms have been made into the Scindia Museum. and in these rooms, soevocative of a regal lifestyle, the past comes alive. Jai Vilas is an Italianate structure which combines the Tuscan and Corinthian architecture modes. The imposing Darbar Hall has two central chandeliers , weighing a couple of tonnes , and hung only after ten elephants had tested the strengths of the roof. Ceiliengs picked out in guilt, heavy draperies and tapestries , fine Persian
Jai Vilas Palace
Built in 1809 . Jai Vilas Palace is the house of Maharaja of Gwalior till date. Lt. Col. Sir Michael Filose designed this palace.A splendor of a different kind exist in the Jai Vilas Palace, current residence of the Royal Scindia Family . Some 35 rooms have been made into the Scindia Museum. and in these rooms, soevocative of a regal lifestyle, the past comes alive. Jai Vilas is an Italianate structure which combines the Tuscan and Corinthian architecture modes. The imposing Darbar Hall has two central chandeliers , weighing a couple of tonnes , and hung only after ten elephants had tested the strengths of the roof. Ceiliengs picked out in guilt, heavy draperies and tapestries , fine Persian
A magnificent Gurdwara has been built in the Gwalior Fort in memory of the sixth Guru. It is called Gurdwara Bandichhor. Pilgrims from all over the country visit this Gurdwara to pay homage to Guru Hargobind Gwalior.
Its historical fort built atop a hill is a prominent landmark overlooking the town below. Mughal rulers used this fort as a prison for chiefs and nobles of status.
The present building complex spread over six acres was constructed under the supervision of Sant Jhanda Singh and Utam Singh Mauni of Khadur Sahib during the 1970s and 1980s. The principal building is a six-storey edifice near the old shrine.
Gurudwara Shri Data Bandi Chhor
A magnificent Gurdwara has been built in the Gwalior Fort in memory of the sixth Guru. It is called Gurdwara Bandichhor. Pilgrims from all over the country visit this Gurdwara to pay homage to Guru Hargobind Gwalior.
Its historical fort built atop a hill is a prominent landmark overlooking the town below. Mughal rulers used this fort as a prison for chiefs and nobles of status.
The present building complex spread over six acres was constructed under the supervision of Sant Jhanda Singh and Utam Singh Mauni of Khadur Sahib during the 1970s and 1980s. The principal building is a six-storey edifice near the old shrine.
Hazrat mohammad ghaus was one of the noteworthy sufi in the history of India.Mohammad Ghaus has written many books in which “Gulzare Abraar” is the most famous. This noble saint was born 16th century in Gazipur (UP).Intajaam Ulla Sahabi stated your birth on 890 Hizri.
Spectacular tomb of Mohammad Ghaus is a world famous architecture from the history. It was built in 38 years in Akbars Era from the the Kings treasure under the guidance of Mohammad Ghaus’s son and lord Akbar.
It is amazing to see that the tomb of a sufi becomes a famous pilgrimage center of both Muslims and Hindus. its hexagonal pillars and screens using pierced stone technique are simply marvelous.
Gravstedet for Mohammad Ghaus
27 B Tansen RdHazrat mohammad ghaus was one of the noteworthy sufi in the history of India.Mohammad Ghaus has written many books in which “Gulzare Abraar” is the most famous. This noble saint was born 16th century in Gazipur (UP).Intajaam Ulla Sahabi stated your birth on 890 Hizri.
Spectacular tomb of Mohammad Ghaus is a world famous architecture from the history. It was built in 38 years in Akbars Era from the the Kings treasure under the guidance of Mohammad Ghaus’s son and lord Akbar.
It is amazing to see that the tomb of a sufi becomes a famous pilgrimage center of both Muslims and Hindus. its hexagonal pillars and screens using pierced stone technique are simply marvelous.
Batesara is a group of ruined temples spreaded over the western slope of an isolated hill are located in south west of padavali village in the Morena District near by Gwalior. Made of the stone masonry , the ruins comprised of temples remains , gateways , stepped tanks , architectural members , amalkas , brahmenical icons etc ,Which can be stylistically ascribed to post-Gupta to early Pratihara period ranging from 6th to 9th century AD . It shows the early stages of the development of Temple art. The earliest group of temple are having sanctum proper with flat roof while temples of later phases are possessed with curvilinear shikhara over the sanctoms.
Bateswar-gruppen af templer
Batesara is a group of ruined temples spreaded over the western slope of an isolated hill are located in south west of padavali village in the Morena District near by Gwalior. Made of the stone masonry , the ruins comprised of temples remains , gateways , stepped tanks , architectural members , amalkas , brahmenical icons etc ,Which can be stylistically ascribed to post-Gupta to early Pratihara period ranging from 6th to 9th century AD . It shows the early stages of the development of Temple art. The earliest group of temple are having sanctum proper with flat roof while temples of later phases are possessed with curvilinear shikhara over the sanctoms.
Beautiful and famous forts of India. Writer Taj-Ul-Maseer writes about this fort. “Fast Wind cannot touch its climax and fast clouds cannot cast their shadow in its PARKOTAS. On its Vakshsthal there are written stories of life/death, Sanyog-Viyog, bravery and cowardice. This stony hillock where this stands is made of peculiar strong stone. This fort is more than 300 ft. high. This is 3 K. M. long from North to South and, 600 to 3000 ft broad from east to west.
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Gwalior Fort
Beautiful and famous forts of India. Writer Taj-Ul-Maseer writes about this fort. “Fast Wind cannot touch its climax and fast clouds cannot cast their shadow in its PARKOTAS. On its Vakshsthal there are written stories of life/death, Sanyog-Viyog, bravery and cowardice. This stony hillock where this stands is made of peculiar strong stone. This fort is more than 300 ft. high. This is 3 K. M. long from North to South and, 600 to 3000 ft broad from east to west.
Food Scene
Great quality of available in indian coffee house in gwalior. Restaurant is clean and awesome. Coffee and foos is good. Within budget as well
Indian Coffee House
Station RoadGreat quality of available in indian coffee house in gwalior. Restaurant is clean and awesome. Coffee and foos is good. Within budget as well
Sightseeing
“Baijatal” , the name of this tank is after the name of Baijabai who is the wife of ruler Daulat Rao Scindia in early 1800.
Baijatal is constructed with hindu architecture in mind with a pictures cue vie from all around.Its constructed with sandstone with a beautiful platform in between the lake where a traditional dance festival every year
Baija Taal
“Baijatal” , the name of this tank is after the name of Baijabai who is the wife of ruler Daulat Rao Scindia in early 1800.
Baijatal is constructed with hindu architecture in mind with a pictures cue vie from all around.Its constructed with sandstone with a beautiful platform in between the lake where a traditional dance festival every year
Parks & Nature
The garden was inaugurated by the Prince of Wales in 1922 on his visit to Gwalior. Gwalior zoo along with a temple, a mosque and a Gurudwara are situated in the garden. Moreover, there is a Theosophical Lodge and a prayer place within the campus of Phool Bagh.
Phoolbagh Maidan
The garden was inaugurated by the Prince of Wales in 1922 on his visit to Gwalior. Gwalior zoo along with a temple, a mosque and a Gurudwara are situated in the garden. Moreover, there is a Theosophical Lodge and a prayer place within the campus of Phool Bagh.