Gwalior Fort Audio Guide
Explore Gwalior Fort with Stanza's guided offline audio tour.
About the Tour
Gwalior Fort is a historic hill fortress located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. This large defensive structure has witnessed numerous battles and served as a strategic point for various empires.
What you will hear
Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum
Located at the foot of the fort, this 15th-century palace was built by Raja Man Singh Tomar for his queen, Mrignayani, and now houses a premier collection of Hindu and Jain sculptures.
Ancient Fan Palm Pillar
This rare stone fragment from the early historical period features a surprisingly naturalistic design of a fan palm tree and its fruit.
Chaturbhuj Temple
This 9th-century monolithic temple is globally famous for housing the second-oldest known written '0' in the world, carved into its rock walls.
The Inner Idol of Vishnu
This 1,200-year-old carving of Vishnu remains a focal point of worship, despite the visible effects of time and historical damage.
Vikram Mahal
Built by Vikramaditya Singh, the elder son of Man Singh, this palace served as a temple for Shiva before being modified during later occupations.
The Twelve-Pillared Pavilion
This open-air pavilion, known as a Baradari, was designed to provide a cool, breezy space for the prince to receive guests.
Siddhachal Caves
Carved into the cliffs along the Urvai Gate ascent, these 15th-century rock-cut colossi represent the 24 Tirthankaras of Jainism.
Siddhachal Caves
These giant Jain statues were partially defaced in the 16th century, leaving a permanent mark of conflict on the cliffs.
The Giant Adhinatha
Standing nearly 60 feet tall, this statue of the first Jain Tirthankara was carved by sculptors suspended from the cliff face.
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