Sarod Ghar
About
Sarod Ghar is
one of the most important tourist attractions in Gwalior. The Sarod
Ghar is housed at the residence of Amjad Ali Khan and is owned by Ustad
Hafiz Ali Khan Memorial Trust. The museum is one of its kind in India
and aims at promoting the culture of classical music of India.
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The
Sarod Ghar houses a number of musical instruments belonging to the
classical maestros. The first instruments exhibited at the Sarod Ghar of
Gwalior are the instruments belonging to the forefathers of Amjad Ali
Khan. The exhibits of the museum include:
- Sarods of Nanne Khan
- Rabab belonging to Ghulam Bandagi Khan Bangash
The instruments belonging to Haafiz Ali Khan and Asghar Ali Khan also form an indelible part of the collection housed at the Sarod Ghar of Gwalior. Besides the musical instruments, the Sarod Ghar in Gwalior also exhibits a rich collection of photographs and documents belonging to the musicians of India.
The Sarod Ghar was established in Gwalior with a motive to promote classical Indian music. The museum also aims at creating awareness about Indian classical music and musical instruments of India. Some of the objectives of the Sarod Ghar are:- To document the evolution of the classical music and the musical instruments of India.
- To promote the teacher-disciple tradition, known as the Guru-Shishya parampara.
- To illustrate the classical music of Gwalior.
- To provide a platform for the up-coming musicians and artists.
Kala Vithika
About
Kala Vithika is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Gwalior. The tourists can get a glimpse of the history and culture of Gwalior at Kala Vithika. The museum offers a delightful experience to the tourists coming to Gwalior.
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Scindia Museum
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Scindia Museum, situated in the Jai Vilas Palace, was established by a private trust in 1964. The Scindia Museum of Gwalior is one of the most popular tourist attractions that witness huge tourist traffic every year. The museum is known for its rich collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, weapons, sculptures, coins, bronzes and other items.
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Gwalior Fort
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The Gwalior Fort is one of India's jewels in the crown that is considered to be the pearl amongst fortresses in India by none other than the Mughal emperor Babar. The impressive fort dominates the city's skyline and happens to be one of those places that one must visit during a lifetime.
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The
majestic fort spreads across an expanse of 3 sq. km and stands tall,
basking in its former glory. The fort records a tumultuous past of the
vicissitudes of time. The fort is barricaded by a crenellated wall
strengthened by sandstone. The fort also enfolds a number of shrines,
palaces as well as water reservoirs within its premises.
Built in the 15th century by Raja Man Singh Tomar, the five hundred year old Gwalior Fort has passed through the hands of the Tomars, the Marathas, the Mughals as well as the British. Today, however, the fort is a part of the property of the Scindias.
The southern fringes of the fort present a spectacular view. The entryway has intricate rock images of the Jain Tirthankaras. Tourists entering the fort are far from disappointed when they are greeted by a plethora of stunning temples, palaces, arches, gates and sparkling sylvan water bodies.
Amongst the numerous shrines that dot the interiors of the palace, the primordial Teli-ka-Mandi, twin Saas-Bahu Temples and the Chaturbhuj Mandir hold a special place. The spectacular Man Singh Palace, the macabre Jauhar Kund as well as the Karan Palace, Shah Jahan Palace, the Gujri Mahal and the Jahangir Palace sited within the fort's premises are also worth a visit on a tour to Gwalior.
Sas-Bahu Temples
About
Sas-Bahu
ka mandir, or Sahastrabahu Temple, is located to the east of Gwalior
Fort. Built in 1092 by King Mahipala of the Kachchhapaghata dynasty,
this temple is one of the greatest architectural marvels situated by
Gwalior Fort.
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Memorial of Tansen
About
Tansen, the crowning jewel of Mughal Emperor Akbar's Navaratnas, was said to have divine connection to the music he composed. Legends says that he could make it rain or light candels with his raags and surs. The Memorial of Tansen or 'The Tomb of Tansen' located in Gwalior near the Tomb of Muhammad Ghaus. Tansen was a great follower and a student of the sufi saint, Mahammaed Ghaus who taught him Hindustani classical music and several raagas. Hence, after his death he was buried near his teacher. Tansen was a proponent of the Dhrupad style and he developed the Gwalior Gharana style.
It is a beautiful monument that displays the cultural heritage of Gwalior. An annual festival that is held at national level is organised here at the tomb. It offers a great platform for the young and budding artists as well as maestros to perform at the site.
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Man Mandir Palace
About
Man Mandir Palace is one of the spectacular palaces in the ancient city of Gwalior. The grandiose and majestic palace is ensconced within the premises of the breathtaking Gwalior Fort, the city's jewel in the crown. The palace was built under the generous patronage of the legendary Raja Mansingh in between 1486 AD and 1517 AD.
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Gujari Mahal and Archaeological Museum
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The Gujari Mahal lies within the Gwalior fort. It is considered to be a marvel of medieval architecture. The 15th century GujariMahal is a monument to the love of Raja MansinghTomar for his intrepid Gujar queen, Mrignani.
The outer structure of the Gujari Mahal has survived in ana almost total state of preservation; the interior has been converted into an Archeological Museum housing are antiquities, some of them dating back to the 1st century AD. Even though many of these have been defaced by the iconoclastic Mughals, their perfection of form has survived the ravages of time.Particularly worth seeing is the statue of Shalbhanjika from Gyaraspur, the tree goddess, epitome of perfection in miniature. The statue is kept in the custody of the museum's curator, and can be seen on request. - Hill Station: False
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