Gwalior Fort

gwalior fort

Gwalior Fort

Gwalior Fort is about 2 miles long and more than 300 ft tall. While Mughals primarily used this fort as a prison, the earlier Hindu dynasties including the Kachhwahas and Tomars contributed towards the architecture of this menacing fort.

gwalior fort

The main entrance to the fort is through the Urwahi Gate.

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gwalior fort

Vikram Mahal

gwalior fort vikram mahal
View from the gate

vikram mahal

gwalior fort vikram mahal

Jain rockcut sculptures

The eastern side of the fort is home to a collection of 22 rock cut Jain sculptures. The sculptures have been defaced by Babur, the first Mughal Emperor.
jain rock sculptures

Saas Bahu Temples

The Saas temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the smaller Bahu temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

saas bahu temple
Saas Temple

saas bahu temple
Bahu Temple

Gurudwara Datta Bandi Chorh Sahib

This Gurdwara is associated with the imprisonment and the eventual release of Guru Har Gobind Sahib from Gwalior Fort.

gurudwara

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