Gwalior Fort

BySamiran Nandi

Tomars, Mughals, Britishers & Marathas ruled Gwalior until the fort went under Scindias. The fort witnessed several battles from ancient times. Emperor Babur once denoted Gwalior Fort as the pearl amongst fortresses of India. Folklore showcases Saint Gwalipa, the patron saint of Gwalior.

Existence of Gwalior Fort is around 10 CE, here the inscriptions depicts that it existed since 6 CE. Kachchhapaghatas captured Gwalior around this period. From 11 CE., Islamic dynasties attacked in 1196, a Ghurid General took control of the fort. Lastly, in 1232 CE, Gwalior Fort was under Iltutmish. While in AD. 1398, Tomar ruled Gwalior.

Man Singh Tomar (1486-1516 CE) ruled Gwalior. He sanctioned several structures of this fort and impressively faced attacks of Sikander Lodi on 1505 AD. On 1516 AD, Ibrahim Lodi attacked Gwalior, Man Singh Tomar died while his son held on for a year before surrendering. After the Lodis, Gwalior went under Mughal Emperor Babur. On 1558 CE., Emperor Akbar used Gwalior fort as a prison. Even an Afghani, Sher Shah also ruled Gwalior.

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