About Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum
Gujari Mahal Archaeological Museum is housed in the 15th-century Gujari Mahal palace within Gwalior Fort in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Built by Tomar ruler Raja Man Singh for his Gujar queen Mrignayani, the palace was converted into a museum in 1922. It displays rare stone sculptures, terracottas, inscriptions, and artifacts from the 1st century BCE to the 17th century CE, including Hindu and Jain sculptures and Bagh Caves paintings copies, illustrating central India's art history.
Visitors guide
Visitors enter the historic Gujari Mahal palace inside Gwalior Fort to explore galleries displaying stone sculptures, terracotta objects, inscriptions, coins, and architectural fragments. The museum is arranged across halls and open courtyards of the palace, showcasing Hindu and Jain sculptures from 1st century BCE to 17th century CE, including notable Shalabhanjika figures and copies of Bagh Caves frescoes. The setting retains palace architecture with stone walls and courtyards, offering a combined heritage and museum experience.
Key highlights
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15th-century Gujari Mahal palace built by Raja Man Singh Tomar for Queen Mrignayani
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Extensive collection of Hindu and Jain stone sculptures from 1st century BCE to 17th century CE
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Famous Shalabhanjika sculpture and other classical Indian art masterpieces