Gwalior is a city in Madhya Pradesh, India, lying 122 kilometres (76 mi) south of Agra, and 423 kilometres (263 mi) north of Bhopal, the state capital.
Gwalioris a historic and major city in the Indian state ofMadhya Pradeshand one of theCounter-magnetcities. Located 319 kilometres (198mi) south ofDelhithe capital city ofIndia, Gwalior was once the seat of reigning Rajputs namely Pratiharas, Kachwahas, and Tomars and Marathas who have left behind their footprints in the form of palaces, forts, temples, and other monuments giving Gwalior a unique appeal and facade.
High rocky hills surround the city from all sides, on the north it just forms the border of the Ganga- Yamuna Drainage Basin. The city however is situated in the valley between the hills. Gwalior's metropolitan area includesLashkar Gwalior(Lashkar Subcity),Morar Gwalior(Morar Subcity),Thatipurand thecity centre.