Gwalior is a District in Madhya Pradesh State Near Agra. The nucleus of Gwalior is a Citadel crowning an isolated rock about 91 m (300ft) high, 3.2 km(2 miles) long and 823 m (2700 ft.)wide. The rock is said to have been a strong hold for more than Ten Centuries and old city is located in the Eastern base of the rock. The old city is covered with the white sandstone Mosque, Palaces, Rock temples and statues of archaeological and architectural interest. Gwalior City was the Capital of the princely State of Gwalior until 1948 and the summer Capital of Madhya Bharat State From 1948 to 1956. When Madhya Bharat became part of Madhya Pradesh, It become separate District. According to Census 2011-19, population of the district is 2032036.Gwalior City is a Tourist place with its historical fort dominating it. The Stupendous JAI VILAS PALACE, ancient Jain Temple. Sun Temple, and famous Data Bandi Chod Gurudwara are great Attraction. Gwalior Trade Fair Show is also very well Known.
Gwalior history is tracked back to a legend in 8th century AD when a chieftain known as Suraj Sen was struck by a deadly disease and cured by a hermit-saint Gwalipa. As a gratitude for that incidence, he founded this city by his name. The new City of Gwalior became existence over the centuries, The cradle of great dynasties ruled the city Gwalior. With difference Dynasty, the city gained a new dimension from the warrior kings, poets, musicians, and saints who contributed to making it renowned throughout the country. The City is also the setting for the memorials of freedom fighters such as Tatya tope and the indomitable Rani of Jhansi. Today the old settings stand side by side with the trappings of Modernity.
The institute is located at Gwalior on Delhi-Mumbai Central Railway line. Gwalior is connected by Rail, Road and Air. You Take 3 hrs.35min. to reach Gwalior by train From Delhi. The Railway station is 2 Kms away. Gwalior has been the major education hub in the region. The Jiwaji University was built in Gwalior in the year 1964. Beside the Jiwaji University, the accommodates internationally renowned Laxmi Bai National Institute Of Physical Education, the centre of Hotel Management and Tourism, Madhav institute of Technology and Science, Indian institute of Information Technology & Management, Government Medical College etc. A peaceful city Gwalior, provides conducive atmosphere to students, away from disturbance and temptations.