Welcome to the cradle of great Indian dynasties - Gwalior. The city derives its name from the hermit sage 'Gwalipa' who according to a legend cured the chieftain Suraj Sen of a deadly disease in 8 A.D. Your holiday here will reveal a unique fusion of timeless, priceless structures of yester years coupled with architecturally modern education centers training students for a better and brighter tomorrow. Visit the almost invincible 15th century Gwalior fort with the glorious past. Get a glimpse into the golden past of the Gwalior fort with the sound and  light show at the  Man Mandir Palace . You may also visit

History of Gwalior

According to a legend, Gwalior derives its name from a great sage Gwalipa who cured a chief of the Kachwaha clan, Suraj Sen, suffering from leprosy.

Gwalior's strategic position between north and south India made it an important possession and was captured by several ruling houses. Under the Tomars, whose most important king was Man Singh (1486-1517), Gwalior rose to prominence. Held in succession by the Mughals, Jats, Marathas and the British, Gwalior was finally handed over to Jiyaji Rao Scindia at a formal durbar in 1885. The Scindias were the last ruling family of Gwalior and are still influential in the political arena of India.