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/ Gwalior / The City
It is said
the hermit cured Suraj Sen of an incurable disease, who as a gesture
of gratitude founded Gwalior.
Over the centuries,
Gwalior became a city of immense importance and was a continual
scene of intrigue and clashes with neighboring powers. It is strategic
location was patronized by many mighty rulers, making it the birthplace
of many dynasties, each leaving its own indelible mark over the
city.
Today, modern
Gwalior is a cauldron of diverse cultures with a distinct princely
aura of the days gone by.
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