Gwalior: Art, History and Culture

Gwalior is known for many things- its majestic fort, its princely dynasties, its strategies location, its rich contribution to the field of music, art and architecture. There is a rich legacy of spiritual thought and then it has also acquired the status of an educational hub. Gwalior has produced legends in the field of sports, in judiciary, administration, in medicine, in literature. It is a city dotted with monuments, places of pilgrimage, museums and palaces. The city has something to offer to the most diverse of tastes.

The book Gwalior- Art, History and Culture captures this essence of the city and breathes new life into a city which was once the glory of North India.

Contents: Gwalior – Land and People: 1. Gwalior – An introduction. 2. A brief history of Gwalior. 3. The Muslim invasion. 4. The Tomars of Gwalior. 5. Gwalior under the Mughals. 6. The Reign of the Scindias. 7. An introduction to the Scindia Dynasty. 8. Mahadji Scindia alias Madhav Rao I. 9. Daulat Rao Scindia. 10. Jankoji Scindia. 11. Jayaji Rao Scindia. 12. Madhav Rao II. 13. Jiwaji Rao Scindia. 14. Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia. 15. Scindias in democratic India. 16. Titles and honours of Scindias. 17. Important Maratha Sardars. 18. Important Rajput Jagirdars. 19. The Scindia family tree. 20. Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Monuments: 21. The Gwalior Fort. 22. Maan Mandir. 23. Vikram Mandir. 24. Goojari Mahal. 25. The Shaal Bhanjika of Gyaraspur. 26. The Temple of Gwalipa Siddha. 27. The Chaturbhuj Temple. 28. The Saas Bahu Temple. 29. Teli ka Mandir. 30. Jauhar Taal. 31. The Chhatri of Rana Bhim Singh of Gohad. 32. The Jain statues of the fort. 33. The Scindia School. 34. Gurudwara data Bandi Chhod Saheb. 35. The Gorkhi Palace. 36. The Gorkhi Temple. 37. Kampoo Kothi. 38. Motil Mahal. 39. Jai Vilas Palace. 40. The Chhatris of the Scindia Rulers. 41. Victoria College. 42. The Samadhi of Maharani Laxmi Bai. 43. The Sun Temple. Siddha Pitha and Spiritual Gurus: 44. Shah Mansoor Saheb. 45. Sufi Saint Khwaja Khanoon Saheb. 46. Baba Kapur sahib. 47. Sheikh Mohammad Gaus. 48. Sadguru Aaba Maharaj. 49. Shir Anna Maharaj. 50. Shri Dholi Buva Maharaj. 51. Shri Raja Bakshar Shri Rajaveli Saheb. 52. Paramhansa Sant Bhanu Maharaj Dalvi. Miscelleneous: 53. Famous prisoners of Gwalior Fort. 54. Major Popham’s Capture of Gwalior Fort. 55. Elephants on the roof Top. 56. Mian Tansen. 57. Nurturing Talent at Gwalior. 58. The Gwalior trade Fair. 59. The Phalkes – a note. 60. The Samadhi of Rani Laxmi Bai. References.