Gird, India

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Historical Region of North India Gird
Location	northern Madhya Pradesh
19th-century flag
State established:	11th century
Language	???
Dynasties	Kachwahas Tomaras(1400-1559) Sisodias (1731-1949)
Historical capitals	Gwalior

Gird (also can be known as Gopasetra in ancient times, or Gwalior region later) is a region of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. It includes the districts of Bhind, Gwalior, Morena, Sheopur, and Shivpuri. Gwalior is the largest city in the region, and its historic center.

The Chambal and Yamuna rivers form the northwestern and northern boundaries of the region. Hadoti region of Rajasthan lies to the southwest, Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh lies to the south, and Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh lies to the east.

Geography

The region is semi arid characterized by black less fertile soil,rainfall of 200 to 300 mm/year, and winter temperatures that sometimes drop below 5 degrees Celsius. Major crops in the region include soyabean, gram and wheat and under assured irrigation, and guava, ber, aonla, and custardapple.

History

See: Gwalior state