From ancient times to the date, Chittorgarh fort has a vast and mesmerizing history.
This is the king of the forts of Rajasthan. Many Rulers tried to and sieged. The brave warriors fought the rivals bravely and along with the women of that time performed Jauhar-Sacrifice of Life for Pride, just not to be taken away by the enemies.
The famous story of the greatest Rani Padmavati, who kept her pride by immolating herself to tackle one of the most powerful and ruthless rulers of the Khalji dynasty of Delhi Sultanate, Allaudin Khilji,
The fort to date witnessed interesting folklore and ballads of bravery.
About the Architectural Marvels In the Fort
Chittorgarh is spread over an area of almost 700 acres.
Made in the shape of a giant fish having a circumference of about 13km.
Being built on the banks of the Gambhri River this fort have a limestone bridge that has to be crossed to take entry into the fort.
Though it has been built by Hindu architecture ideas which are mixed with the vaulted substructures to reflect Muslim architectural touch.
Total seven entry points to the fort
Padan Pol
Bhairon Pol
Hanuman Pol
Ganesh Pol
Jodala Pol
Laxman Pol
Ram Pol
The fort premises have many Big palaces, Hindu temples along with water bodies.
Temples
As Chittorgarh was built in the 5th century, at that time it had only one gate.
Sisodia Rajputs renovated and made it mighty with six more gates.
The temples of Hindu & Jain Religions inside the fort are
Kumbha Shyam Temple
Mira Bai Temple
Adi Varah Temple
Shringar Chauri Temple
Sattaes Devri
SatBis Devri
Kirti Stambh and Vijay Stambh are two towers and These are the prime attraction and tell many stories of bravery and sacrifices.
Palaces Inside the Fort
Rana Kumbha Palace-Located near the Seventh Gate of the fort
Rana Ratan Singh Palace was built in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Fateh Prakash Palace nowadays has been converted into an amazing museum.
And the famous Padmini’s Palace.
The fort and the city of Chittorgarh host the biggest Rajput festival called the “Jauhar Mela”.
A huge number of Rajputs, and the descendants of most of the royal families, hold a procession to celebrate the Jauhar. It has become a forum to air one’s views on contemporary political situations.
Quick Things to Know
Location: Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
Built By: Chitrangada Mori
Occupants: Mauryas of Chittor, Guhilas of Medapata, Sisodias of Mewar
Area: 691.1 acres
Current Status: The fort has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Please, Do Visit For Indian History and Culture Guys. And Try to Follow all the fundamental duties being an Indian citizen. Prohibit the public roads and “Chauraha’s ” for any time of public gathering.
Do not gather, purposefully to make the Blockage of roads which impacts badly on daily life and seriously affects emergencies. Does this really make sense?
Behave and follow laws that make a beautiful society. Stop being the blind believers in anything.
That will make sense in Reality.
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