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 Gwalior Fort
The history of Gwalior fort goes back to 1000 years, and inthis period it
has been annexed by many rulers including the Tomars, Mughals, and the
Britishers and lastly by Scindias. this fort sprawls over the three
kilometer long narrow out-crop of sandstone. Its mighty turreted
battlements encompass a number of palaces, temples and several water
tanks. Jai Vilas Palace
Jai Vilas Palace was built in the year 1809,and Lt. Col. Sir Michael
Filose had designed this palace. Jai Vilas Palace is located in the new
city of Gwalior,Madhya Pradesh. Although the current maharaja still lives
in a portion of the palace,a large part of it is now a museum. 35 of the
rooms have been made into the Jiwaji Rao Scindia Museum. The rest of the
rooms reflect the splendour and glory,which comes alive in the Italianate
structures.
The museum is full of the bizarre items Hollywood maharajas are supposed
to collect,such as Belgium cut-glass furniture (including a rocking
chair),and what looks like half the tiger population of India,all
shot,stuffed and moth-eaten.
Jai Vilas Palace hotel offers 35 AC Rooms with luxurious living,served up
with thoughtful little gestures. The electric mix of contemporary style
and traditional Indian motifs creates a variable feast for the senses.
Further the efficient and personalized assistance further ensures you have
a pleasant and comfortable stay.
The main durbar hall is impressive. The gold paint used around the room is
said to weigh 58kg,and the two giant chandeliers are incredible that weigh
a couple of tonnes and were installed only after ten elephants had tested
the strength of the roof! .
Sanchi Stupa
Located on the foot of a hill-- Sanchi is just 46 kms Bhopal. Sanchi is a
religious place with historical and Archaeological significance. Sanchi is
a site for the numerous stupas which were built on a hill top. The place
is related to Buddhism but not directly to the life of Buddha. It is more
related to Ashoka than to Buddha. Ashoka built the first stupa and put up
many pillars here. The crown of famous Ashoka pillars, with four lions
standing back to back, has been adopted as the national emblem of India.
Sanchi adopted Buddhism which replaced the prominent Hinduism. But time
took its toll and slowly both the stupas and the place were forgotten. In
1818 Sanchi was rediscovered and it was found that the marvelous pieces of
structure were not in good shape. Gradually historical and the religious
significance of the place was recognise d. Restoration work of the stupas
started in 1881 and finally between 1912 and 1919 these were carefully
repaired and restored. It was accepted that the structure at Sanchi are
the most organised construction which went into the engineering of temples
in the medieval period. The carvings here are done with the precision of
Jewellers.
Despite the damage and restoration work done Sanchi is the most evocative
and attractive Buddhist site in India. Sanchi is primarily a place of
Stupas and pillars but the gorgeous gateways add grace to the place. These
gateways are beautifully carved and carry scenes from the life of Buddha
or Ashoka. These gateways are the finest specimens of early classical art,
which formed the seed bed of entire vocabulary of later Indian art. The
images carved on the pillars and the stupas tell moving story of the
incidents form the life of Buddha.
Jahaz Mahal
One of the most popular monuments in Mandu, this ship-like structure was
constructed by Ghiyas-ud-din, son of Mohammed Shah, for his harem.
According to the legends, this harem was home to 15,000 maidens. There are
two lakes on the east and west side of the palace that create a perfect
illusion of a ship with its rectangular shape.
Roopmatis
Pavilion Roopmatis Pavilion, looking out over the
distant river valley of the Narmada, is situated on the very edge of Mandu
Fort. It is a very romantic building, a perfect setting for fairytale
romance. From the pavilion at the end of the terrace of this palace you
feel as if you are standing on the prow of a great ship, surging through a
rising sea of clouds, with water streaming away in cascades as you ride
the swell of your imagination. Its a heady feeling!
Chanderi Fort
Located strategically on the borders of Malwa and Bundelkhand, history of
Chanderi goes back to the 11th century, when it was dominated by the trade
routes of Central India and was proximate to the arterial route to the
ancient ports of Gujarat as well as to Malwa, Mewar, Central India and the
Deccan. Consequently, Chanderi became an important military outpost,
prized by rulers with power or ambition. Jhansi Fort
This fort was built in the 17th century
by Raja Vir Singh Jideo in Jhansi . The fort, originally made on a rocky
hillock, was used as her residence, by the legendary Rani of Jhansi, Laxmi
Bai. She fought against the British from this very fort.
Today, it houses a collection of sculptures and provides an excellent
insight into the event ful history of Bundelkhand.
The visiting hours are from 8 am to 5 pm.
Rajwada
(Holkar Palace) The Holkar Palace (Rajwada) is
close to the Chhatris, in the main square in the heart of the city. It is
a seven storied building (only facade remains) built over two centuries
ago. This historic palace of the Holkars is built in a mixture of Maratha,
Mughal and French style.The gopura-like monumental stone and wood
structure, flanked by bastions and studded with balconies and windows, is
a testimony of the past grandeur of the Holkars.
Its lofty entrance archway above a huge wooden door encrusted with iron
studs, leads into a vast courtyard enclosed by galleried rooms, and the
arcaded Ganesh Hall where state and religious functions were once held.It
is now used for art exhibitions and classical music concerts. The lower
three floors are made of stone and the upper floors are made of wood,
which made it very vulnurable to destruction by fire. Rajwada was burnt
three times in its history, and the last one in 1984 was the most
devastating. The charred rubble of the rear portion has now given way to a
symmetrically laid out garden featuring fountains, an artificial waterfall
and some superb pieces of eleventh century sculpture. Koshak
Mahal According to historical records, Koshak Mahal
was ordered to be built by Mahmud Khilji of Malwa when he passed through
Chanderi in 1445 AD. The original plan of the Khilji ruler was to
construct a seven-storey palace though only two could be completed during
his lifetime. The Mahal is divided into four equal parts and has
architecture is similar to Mandu and located 4 Kms.west of Chanderi.
Badal
Mahal Gate A gate without a Mahal, located in
the middle of the city near Jama Masjid, this gate was built by King of
Malwa Sultan Mehmood Shah Khilji 1st in 1450 A.D. to commemorate an
important victory. Around 100 feets high, this gate has fine motifs
magnificently carved on it. Its speciality is its both the ends are heavy
at base and goes on thining till the top and and beautiful fine screens on
the top held without support. It was earlier known as 12 Mahal Darwaza and
was used in giving grand welcome and honour to visiting Kings and state
guests.
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