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Archaeological Site Museum Gwalior

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Archaeological Site Museum Gwalior

City

Gwalior

State

Madhya Pradesh

Location

Central India

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About:

Archaeological site museum of Gwalior is situated in the Gujari Mahal a famous historical monument within the Giant Gwalior Fort. It was built by Raja Mansingh Tomar for his Gujar queen Mrigmnayani and was named after it Gujari Mahal. The museum preserves a large of historical architecture and sculptures which is a masterpiece.As the queen belonged to a lower caste, this palace was built away from the main fort.

The attractive architecture of Gujari Mahal can be best seen through an aerial view. It is a house of devotional statues, weaponry, stone-work artifacts and bronze antiques. The representation of Lord Krishna’s birth and Lord Vishnu’s head speaks of the extraordinary skills of the artisans of that time. The key attraction of the fort are the Gyraspur Shalabhanjika sculpture and the Indian Mona Lisa statue.

How to reach

 

Nearest Airport: Gwalior

Nearest Railway Station: Gwalior

Nearest Bus Station: Gwalior

 

 

 

 

Opening Hours

Opening Time: 10:00 AM

Closing Time : 06:00 PM

Temperature

During winter 5°C to 15°C and During summer 30°C to 41°C

Best Time to Visit

October  to March

 

Monument: Archaeological Site Museum Gwalior

Indian Fees: Rs.5/-

 SAARC: Rs.5/-

BIMSTEC: Rs.5/-

FOREIGNER: Rs.5/-