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 Shivpuri
is steeped in the royal legacy of its past, when it was the summer
capital of the Scindia rulers of Gwalior. And earlier, its dense forests
were the hunting grounds of the Mughal emperors when great herds of
elephants were captured by emperor Akbar.
Much later, it was the
Tiger that roamed the wooded hills and many a magnificent beast was
'bagged' by royal Shikaris. Today Shivpuri is a sanctuary for rare
wildlife and avifauna. Its royal past has thus been transformed into a
vibrant, hopeful present.
With it's luxuriant
forests and undulating hills, Shivpuri was a natural choice as the
summer resort capital of the Scindias. Shivpuri's royal ambience lives
on in the exquisite palaces and hunting lodges and graceful, intricately
embellished marble Chhatris (cenotaphs) erected by the Scindia rulers.
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