Gwalior ( pronunciation ; Hindi: ग्वालियर; Marathi: ग्वाल्हेर) is a historical and major city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is 319 kilometres (198 mi) south of Delhi the capital city of India, Gwalior occupies a strategic location in the Gird region of India, and the city and its fortress has been ruled under several historic northern Indian kingdoms.