1. Destinations
  2. >
  3. India
  4. >
  5. Madhya Pradesh
  6. >
  7. Gwalior
  8. >
  9. Tomb of Tansen

Tomb of Tansen - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Man-made Structures - Other
Tombs
Monuments
b5f24d07-0cde-4149-9bd2-d180f45fbbf2
c3ab0f9c-cf2a-4201-b161-1f66eefdcbab

About Tomb of Tansen

This is the tomb of Tanzen, One of the greatest musicians of India and en eminent vocalist in the courts of Akbar in the medieval period . Tansen Samaroh is the most significant music festival of Gwalior State. Well-known musicians participate in the Samaroh to offer musical tribute to Tansen near this place.
Address : Gwalior,, Tansen Nagar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 474002, India

Top Activities Near Tomb of Tansen

Filter By Date
//
Sort By

Attractions Near Tomb of Tansen

97ad60b8-22fd-4a10-b9c7-db4cc43ac044
Tomb of Mohammad GhausThis is the tomb of the Muslim saint Muhammad Ghaus, who assisted Babur when he conquered the fort of Gwalior in 1526. The building is square in plan and topped by a squat dome decorated with blue ceramic tiles. This is truly an architectural wonder of ancient time.
5b92885f-ead9-40f4-9cbc-d6345b484a3b
Gujari Mahal archaeological museum GwaliorThis is a state museum in Gwalior, located in the fortress of the Gujari Mahal. It displays numerous artifacts of the region, including a fragment of the Garuda capital of the Heliodorus pillar from Vidisha. Rare artifacts at the museum include Hindu and Jain sculptures dated to the 1st and 2nd centuries BCE, a miniature statue of Salabhanjika, terracotta items and replicas of frescoes seen in the Bagh Caves.
4bd96dc1-0432-446b-b898-ab9a6bd3b11b
Chaturbhuj Temple Gwalior FortChaturbhuj is a Hindu temple excavated in a rock face in the Gwalior Fort, in c875 AD, by Alla, the son of Vaillabhatta, and the grandson of Nagarabhatta of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, in present-day Madhya Pradesh
f3425a02-e86c-4b7e-bfc8-e4b25333ad8a
Gwalior FortGwalior Fort is one of the most impenetrable fortresses located in the heart of Gwalior situated on the top of a vast rocky mountain. It is also the places where the second oldest reference of the number 'zero' has been found in the form of a carving inside a temple on the top of the fort. The entire fort complex is well maintained and includes temples, water tanks, and palaces.
2e1663ab-6014-4f3e-8810-2a01c4a38175
Karn MahalThe Karan Mahal is another significant monument at Gwalior Fort. The Karn mahal was built by the second king of the Tomar dynasty, Kirti Singh. He was also known as Karn Singh, hence the name of the palace.
1f2b212b-50a9-409d-b770-b78f16e7922e
Man Singh PalaceGwalior is also popular for the Man Singh Palace. Located within the Gwalior Fort, it is a splendid example of Hindu architecture of the 14th and 15th centuries. The Man Singh Palace was made under the rule of Tomar ruler Raja Man Singh. Construction of the palace was done between 1486 and 1516. This is also the place where Mughal emperor Aurangzeb jailed and killed his kin Murad.

Discover More Attractions in Gwalior, Home of Tomb of Tansen

74c8e3f0-051a-45f8-b50c-1aff7a16445b
Gwalior
Gwalior district is one of the 52 districts of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. Other cities and towns in this district are Antari, Bhitarwar, Bilaua, Dabra, Morar Cantonment, Pichhore, and Tekanpur.

Location of Tomb of Tansen


Comments

Please Sign In to add your comments
For more information about Tomb of Tansen, visit : https://www.holidify.com/places/gwalior/tomb-of-tansen-sightseeing-1970.html
Looking for hotels nearby. Click here to explore!
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply
Sign In To Continue...
Share : undefined

Download Travalour
travalour-logo
Download our app to discover & explore destinations and to meet travellers around the world
get-it-on-google-play