The history of Gwalior dates back to 8th century A.D., when its chieftain, Suraj Sen, was cured of leprosy by a hermit-saint, Gwalipa. Out of sheer gratitude, Suraj Sen named the city after his saviour.

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The Gwalior Fort is the city's most renowned landmark, its walls housing several fascinating temples and palaces in ruins. Its glorious history dates back to more than a thousand years. Looming at a height of 100 metres over the city, the fort hill is around 3 kms in length. Teli ka Mandir, within the precincts of the fort complex, dates back to the 9th century and sports a peculiar layout plan and design. The roof is Dravidian, while the sculptures adorning the rest of the temple are Indo-Aryan. A figure of Garuda crowns the 95 metre high doorway. This is the highest structure in the fort. Dedicated to Pratihara Vishnu, the shrine is an amazing blend of Muslim and Hindu architecture. Another architectural gem is the Sas Bahu ka Mandir, also dedicated to Vishnu. Originally known as the "Sahasrabahu" temple, this is probably the most ancient of the structures within the fort precinct. It was built by Mahipala, the Kachchwah king, in the early eleventh century.