Gwalior
Americannoun
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a former state in central India, now part of Madhya Pradesh.
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a city in N Madhya Pradesh.
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a city in N central India, in Madhya Pradesh: built around the fort, which dates from before 525; industrial and commercial centre. Pop: 826 919 (2001)
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a former princely state of central India, established in the 18th century: merged with Madhya Bharat in 1948, which in turn merged with Madhya Pradesh in 1956
Example Sentences
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The brightly coloured murals in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh state were part of a project to beautify the city.
From BBC
A recent viral video of defaced artwork on a public wall in the central Indian city of Gwalior has led to outrage on social media and among activists.
From BBC
Viswanath says in India, where men dominate public spaces and women's access to them is "so limited and fragile", what happened in Gwalior "adds to the list of things that further restrict our access".
From BBC
An aircraft carrying the cheetahs landed at Gwalior Air Force base, the Press Trust of India news agency reported.
From Seattle Times
It added the accident occurred near Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh state.
From Seattle Times
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