Gwalior Fort: Gwalior Fort, a prominent landmark in the city, is perched atop a steep sandstone hill. This majestic fort was constructed to honor the revered saint Gwalipa, and a fascinating legend tells of how sage Gwalipa's sacred water cured the king's illness. The fort complex still holds the pond where this event occurred. Over the centuries, the fort has borne witness to significant historical events, imprisonments, conflicts, and jauhars (mass self-immolations to evade capture). As you ascend the steep road leading to the fort, you'll encounter awe-inspiring Jain tirthankara statues carved into the rock face. The fort's exterior walls, stretching two miles in length and towering at 35 feet high, attest to its reputation as one of India's most formidable fortresses. Emperor Babur himself hailed it as "the gem among the strongholds of Hind," owing to its grand and impregnable design.