Guru Sahib was detained in the fort of Gwalior for about 2 years and 3 months.Īt the time of his release, Guru Sahib replied that he would not leave the fort unless the king and other political prisoners detained with him were released. Jahangir repented and ordered the release of Guru Sahib. During the conversation, Jahangir asked if there was any man who had complete divine wisdom, to which Sai Mian Mir replied, “Yes.” Guru Hargobind Sahib who is imprisoned in Gwalior Fort for no reason. When the physicians made no difference, Nur Jahan Jahangir took the king to Nizamuddin Auliya where Sai Mia Mir was also present. On the other side, King Jahangir fell ill. The demonic atmosphere of the fort seemed to make the particles fragrant with the waves of khada and bandgi. Haridas, the gatekeeper of the fort, was aware of the greatness of Guru Sahib, he too became a servant of Guru Sahib. The ray of hope on the withered faces brought a smile. With the arrival of Guru Sahib in the fort, the appearance of the fort changed. Jahangir was alarmed to see Guru Sahib’s royal pomp and army growing and imprisoned the sixth king in the fort of Gwalior.
The government of the day did not approve of all this. The Sikhs were instructed to play wrestling on horseback as well as to play Gatka and sit on the throne and make decisions for the people. While the Akal Takht was established in comparison to the secular thrones, the Guru offered to include in the offerings at the house good weapons, horses and youth. History tells us that after the martyrdom of the Fifth Patshah, when Guru Hargobind ascended the throne, he wielded the two swords of Miri and Peeri. The arrival of Guru Hargobind VI at the Gwalior Fort was a great event. The kings imprisoned in the fort suffered a lot but there was no ray of hope. The fort became so frightening that one would not return to the fort. During the Mughal period, the emperors started detaining the kings of their rival states in this fort.ĭuring the reign of Emperor Jahangir, hill and Rajput kings were confined in this fort. From time to time different rulers influenced the fort. The royal fort of Gwalior, famous for its splendor, came to be known as the royal prison. The establishment of the Mughal Empire brought about great changes in the states, culture and administration of India. Inside the fort are Tomar Man Singh Palace, Jahangir Palace, Gujri Palace, Shah Jahan Palace, Murad’s Tomb, Teli Temple, Saas Bahu Temple, Tham and Gurdwara Data Bandi Chhod Sahib. During wars, they were used to shoot arrows and bullets. There are millions of holes in all the walls. The protective walls, carved out of rock, are decorated with small and large slanted arches. After Chittorgarh, hardly any other fort is 8 to 10 miles long and 5 to 6 miles wide. Colonel Cunningham praised the fort as a pillar under the sky. Named after the state of Gwalior in the 7th century, the fort is built on a sandstone about 300 to 400 feet high.
Gwalior Fort is one of the oldest and largest forts in Central India.
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