About Gwalior

Gwalior (Hindi: ग्वालियर) is a city in Madhya Pradesh in India. It lies 76 miles (122 km) south of Agra and has a population of over 1.2 million. The Gwalior metropolitan area is the 46th most populated area in the country, and known as the tourist capital of Madhya Pradesh.

Gwalior occupies a strategic location in the Gird region of India, and the city and its fortress have served as the center of several of North India's historic kingdoms. At present its strategic location is also marked by the presence of a major air base at Maharajpura. Gwalior is the administrative headquarters of Gwalior district and Gwalior division.

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