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Man Singh Palace. Gwalior's Fortress.

Fondée au Xème siècle par les Rajhpoutes, Gwalior devient une place prépondérante sous le règne du raja Man Singh (1486-1515). Après sa mort, les moghols s’emparèrent de la citadelle, puis ce fut au clan des Marathes de ravir la place forte aux musulmans
en 1754.
En 1857, lors de la révolte des Cipayes contre les troupes britanniques la femme du Rajah de Jhansi (ville voisine) pris la tête des troupes rebelles. Défaite par les Anglais elle se réfugia à Gwalior. Lors de l’assaut de la citadelle, habillée en homme elle s’élança à cheval contre l’ennemi et périt, devenant une héroïne de l’indépendance indienne.

Founded in the tenth century by the Rajputs, Gwalior became a prominent place during the reign of Raja Man ​Singh (1486-1515). After his death, the Mughals occupied the citadel, then it was the Maratha clan which defeated the Muslims in 1754.
In 1857, during the Indian Mutiny against British troops the wife of Rajah of Jhansi (nearby town) took the head of the rebel troops. Defeat by the English she fled to Gwalior. During the assault on the citadel, dressed as a man she rushed on horseback against the enemy and died, becoming a hero of Indian independence.


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Graeme15-Nov-2013 18:46
Amazing detailing work and colours of this beautiful building, Danad.BV
John Hamers27-Oct-2013 13:25
Great capture of this amazing architecture !V
borisalex26-Oct-2013 15:03
Strong fortification with some beautiful walls! The person adds to the scale of the monument! V.
Helen Betts26-Oct-2013 14:13
What a gorgeous palace! You have captured the intricate detail and unusual color perfectly. V.
Jim Coffman26-Oct-2013 13:01
Wow, what a fantastic fortress! Beautiful image!
Sam Rua26-Oct-2013 12:36
Beautiful palace, very nicely captured.
Stephanie26-Oct-2013 12:12
Fascinating and beautiful building! V
meekam tam26-Oct-2013 11:11
Beautiful architecture captured with great light and colors! V
Gerard Koehl26-Oct-2013 09:17
Merveilleux. V
J Ponces26-Oct-2013 09:08
Very nice light! I should have gone back on the next day.... V
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