The district of Gwalior is one of the 50 districts of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The city of Gwalior is its administrative headquarters. Other cities and towns forming part of the district are Antari, Bhitarwar, Bilaua, Dabra, Morar Cantonment, Pichhore, and Tekanpur. Towards the northeast Gwalior is surrounded by Bhind, towards the east by Datia, Shivpuri towards the south, Sheopur towards the west, and Morena towards northwest.

Gwalior History

Gwalior ingrained its name in the Indian history during the revolt of 1857 and Rani Lakshmi Bai's heroic battle. When Britishers took control over kalpi on May 24, 1858, Lakshmi bai sought shelter at the fort of Gwalior  though the king of Gwalior was not in the favor but his soldiers laid down their arms in due respect of Rani of Jhansi. The British were quick in attacking Gwalior. It was one of the most treacherous and bloodiest battles ever fought on Indian soil. Lakshmi bai's courageously and fearlessly fought the vast and supreme British armys; unfortunately she got trapped in their shrewd plan and lost her life. She is an epitome of power, a true warrior.

A young Swatantrata Sangram Senani Guru Radha Kishan and his mate Ramchandra Sarvate organized a meeting of many people in Gwalior against the unjust government policies. He came to Gwalior after an arrest warrant was issued against his name due to active participation in freedom movement of India in Indore. Guru Radha Kishan fought gallantly for the economic deprivation during colonial rule in pre-independence days; his act was appreciated by eminent Gandhian Dada Dharmadhikari.

Gwalior Culture

Gwalior is the confluence of two rich cultures of Bundeli and Braj.

Gwalior Climate

Gwalior has a sub-tropical climate with hot summers from late March to early July, the humid monsoon season stays from late June to early October and a cool dry winter pertains from early November to late February. According to Koppen's classification the city has a humid subtropical climate. The highest temperature recorded was 48 C and the lowest was −1 C.

Summers enters in late March, with the heat as par with the hot cities of Delhi and Nagpur. The heat reaches its peak in May and June with average daily temperatures around 33-35 C, and ends in late June with the onset of monsoon. 970 mm of rainfall occur every year, most of which is concentrated in the monsoon months from late June to early October. August is the wet month with about 310 mm of rain. Winter mildly arrives in Gwalior during late October, with daily temperatures of 14-16 C; the winter is typically dry and sunny. January is the coldest month with average lows of 5-7 C and occasional cold snaps brings down the temperature to the state of freezing.

Gwalior Tourism

Tourist places in Gwalior
The Fort
Gujari Mahal
Man Mandir Palace
Ghaus Mohammed's Tomb
Man Mandir Palace
Gurudwara Data Bandhi Chhod
Gopachal
Sun Temple
Sarod Ghar
Jai Vilas Palace and Museum
Maharaj Bada
Gopachal Parvat
Tomb of Rani Lakshmibai
Municipality Museum
Vivsvaan Mandir (Sun Temple)
Jai Vilas Mahal
Gwalior trade fair
Shyam Vatika
Chatrri's of Scindias
Tansen's tomb
Gaus Mohammad tomb
Gujari Mahal
Sas bahu temple
Teli Ka Mandir
Sarod Ghar
Roop Singh Stadium
Zoo
City Mall
Tighra Dam