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The Gwalior Trade Fair is a largest in India trade fair in India. It was started in 1905 by the King of Gwalior, Maharaj Madhav Rao Scindia.
Gwalior trade fair consists of large showrooms of several national and international brands such as Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Samsung, and LG along with food zones, amusement rides, shops of clothes, bags, electronics, mobiles, laptops, cars, bikes, buses, trucks etc.
Covering 104 acres (0.42 km2) and divided into several 'blocks' and 'sectors', the Mela (Hindi for fair) Ground at Race Course Road is known as the Pragati Maidan of Madhya Pradesh, India. The Gwalior Trade Fair Authority, an autonomous body, is responsible for the administration of the Fair. [1]
Major attractions of the fair include the "Haasya Kavi Sammelan" (the poet's gathering), the "Kavvali Dangals", the "Mushairas", Cultural Evenings, Music Nights, and several other activities integral to the Mela.
The cattle trade fair is an integral part of the Fair, with about 10,000 animals being sold or bought each year.[ citation needed ]
Shilp Bazaar is a beautiful attraction of Gwalior Trade Fair. In this bazaar, different types of handmade things are sold by people from all over India.
Many attractive and decorated rides, shops and circuses attract people in Gwalior Trade Fair.
Gwalior is a major city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh; it lies in northern part of Madhya Pradesh and is one of the Counter-magnet cities. Located 343 kilometres (213 mi) south of Delhi, the capital city of India, 120 kilometres (75 mi) from Agra and 414 kilometres (257 mi) from Bhopal, the state capital, Gwalior occupies a strategic location in the Gird region of India. The historic city and its fortress have been ruled by several historic Indian kingdoms. From the Kachchhapaghatas in the 10th century, Tomars in the 13th century, it was passed on to the Mughal Empire, then to the Maratha in 1754, and the Scindia Dynasty of Maratha Empire in the 18th century. In April 2021, It was found that Gwalior had the best air quality index amongst the 4 major cities in Madhya Pradesh.
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