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Tansen's Tomb

The tomb of Akbar's great court musician, beside his teacher's big tomb, with a music festival each year.

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Price
Free
Time Needed
30 minutes
Best Time
The December festival
Address
Tansen Tomb, Hazira, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 474003Directions
Getting There
By auto in the old city.

Why Go

Muhammad Ghaus's tomb is a beautifully screened Mughal building, and the Tansen Samaroh brings the country's classical musicians here each December.

Nearby

Sas-Bahu Temples16 min walk · Must-SeeGwalior Fort18 min walk · Must-SeeTeli ka Mandir26 min walkGopachal Rock-Cut Jain Statues29 min walk

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