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Oli’s: The Majestic Artisans and Halwai Lanes of Old Gwalior

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   Gwalior city is known for its rich culture, religious, spiritual and historic values. Situated in the state of  Madhya Pradesh, India. The old city of Gwalior is filled by a diverse heritage and culture which can be experienced by exploring these old lanes of the city. Today this beautiful city encompasses the three-ancient settlements namely Old Gwalior, Lashkar and Morar. During the ruling period of Rajputs, Mughals, Britisher’s and Scindia’s the city had political and trading importance due to which the city manifests infinite heritage localities and old lanes. Among the tourists, the city is majorly famous for its monuments, handicrafts, multi-religious wayfaring centre, market areas but eventually, for apprehending the city's authentic culture we need to explore its historical market areas, old localities and lanes. Gwalior has numerous historical market areas, old localities and lanes, some of them are Hazira, Sarafa Bazar, Naya Bazar, Loha Mandi, Jiwaji Ganj, Kainth Wali