Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh, India Nov. 24, 2025

Gwalior, in Madhya Pradesh, is not just a city; it is a chapter of India"s history. Towering over the skyline, Gwalior Fort is a 6th-century hill fort shaped by generations of rulers and wrapped in legend. Nicknamed "the Gibraltar of India," this fort was praised by Mughal emperor Babur as the "pearl among the fortresses of Hind" for its strength and grandeur. The fort has seen rulers from the Tomars to the Mughals and is linked to battles, royal intrigue and hidden treasures.

© ImagesofIndia/Shutterstock

palette

Today in History

A gorge-ous place to drop in
Nov. 24, 2023Green Friday

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Nov. 1, 2023Kenny Lake, Lake Superior Provincial Park
Whos in this creepy copse?
Jul 27, 2026Tiffany Dome, Chicago Cultural Centre, Illinois, United States
Jun. 12, 2025Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States
Dec. 24, 2024Silent night, sparkling lights and hearts full of joy
Nov. 26, 2023Fallow deer, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England
Jun. 4, 2024Chestnut-headed bee-eater, Bardia National Park, Nepal
What are these unique creatures?
Jan. 27, 2025Zoroaster Temple, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States
Sep. 27, 2023Via Krupp, Capri, Italy
Jun 3, 2026World Bicycle Day
Feb. 22, 2025Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Mar. 18, 2025Red Rocks, Sedona, Arizona, United States
Farewell, Ma’am
Dec. 2, 2025Whistler, British Columbia
Apr. 7, 2025Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival
Bryce Canyon hoodoos in winter
Jellies in a world of their own
Sep. 9, 2024Iguazu Falls at the border of Argentina and Brazil
Jul 31, 2026Virginia Creeper Trail, Damascus, Virginia, United States
May 13, 2025Yoho National Park, British Columbia
Love is in the snow
Mar. 17, 2026Happy St. Patricks Day!
Spiralling upward...
Jun 12, 2026European bee-eater, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Cádiz, Spain
Jan. 9, 2026Muir Woods National Monument, California, United States
Feb. 17, 2026Chinese New Year
You might be a red-necked grebe if…
Oct. 11, 2025World Migratory Bird Day
Pick your paradise