Friday, October 16, 2015

THE MAGNIFICENT GWALIOR FORT

The Gwalior Fort spreads out over an are of 3 square km, surrounded by concrete walls of sandstone. Built in the 8th century the fort encloses three temples, six palaces and numerous water tanks. The fort is a symbol of beauty and magnificence.


The fort has been controlled by different rulers in the past from the Tomars to the Mughals, Marathas and the British. Today this fort is controlled by the government of Madhya Pradesh and is open for public to adore its beautiful structure. The Mann Singh Palace is one of the amazing palaces of the Gwalior fort. This palace was built by Raja Mann Singh Tomar in the 15th century. It was in the same palace where  the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb imprisoned and later murdered his brother Murad.


The view from the fort is spellbound and the entire Gwalior city looks like heaven from above.


In the evening there is a sound and light show inside the fort which is specially arranged by the government of Madhya Pradesh. This has a special resemblance as it depicts the history of the fort and the light show adds to its beauty and charm.


The fort looks like an angel under the moonlit sky.



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