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Information
of Chittorgarh |
The most romantic name in Rajasthan is Chittaur. Chittorgarh was founded by Bappa Rawal in 8th
century and is situated at an altitude of 408 mts above sea level. The
climate in Chittorgarh is very pleasant. In Summers it is about 23.8° Celsius
and in winters it is about 11.6° Celsius. So, the best season to visit
Chittorgarh is from September to March. Chittorgarh is known for its massive fort
which is 3 miles long and 495 feet high and also for Vijaystambha and Kirtistambha (Tower of
Victory). Mirabai, 16th century poet and Rani Padmini belongs to
Chittorgarh. Rajasthani, Hindi and English are the languages which are
spoken in Chittorgarh. |
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History
of Chittorgarh |
Chittaur is more than a ruined citadel; it is a symbol. It stands for all that was brave, true and noble in the Rajput tradition. Chittaur was
sacked three times, and on each occasion the rite of Jauhar was performed. The first was in 1303 when
Allauddin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi coveted the famous Rajput beauty Rani Padmini whose face he had seen reflecting on a mirror. Padmini led the Jauhar
rather than submit to dishonour.
The second was in 1533 when the Sultan of Gujarat attacked Bikramjeet of
Chittaur. Rani Karnavati, a Bundi Princess,
take the jauhar in which many women and children perished. Her own infant son, Udai Singh, was smuggled out of Bundi to preserve the line. Udai Singh returned as a child
to Chittaur and he lived to inherit the throne of Chittaur. But his traumatic childhood had taught him that discretion was certainly to be preferred to
valour, so when in 1567, Mughal Emperor Akbar beseiged Chittaur, Udai Singh escaped leaving its defence to two
sixteen year old heroes, Jaimal of Bednore and Patta of Kelwa. They died in true Rajput
tradition after the jauhar had been proclaimed and Akbar, taking no chances, razed the Fort to rubble.
Chittaur was never inhabited again but it always asserted the heroic
spirit of Rajput warriors. Udai Singh built his new capital in Udaipur. |
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Tourist Attraction in Chittorgarh |
The main
tourist attraction in Chittorgarh is the Chittorgarh Fort. The
Chittorgarh Fort is the indomitable pride of Chittor. The fort
is massive structure with many gateways built in 7th century AD
and perched on a height of 180 m hill and sprawls over 700
acres. The other places which can be visited in Chittorgarh are Tower of Victory, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Fateh Prakesh Palace Museum, Rana Kumbha Palace,
Padmini Palace, Meera Temple, Kalika Mata Temple, Jaimal and Patta Palace. |
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How to reach Chittorgarh |
By Air:
Udaipur which is about 112 km is the nearest airport.
By Rail:
By train, Chittorgarh is connected to Ajmer, Jaipur, Alwar, Delhi, Bundi, Kota, Udaipur,
Ahmedabad and various other cities.
By Road:
Bus services operate between Chittorgarh and several other destinations in
India and Rajasthan.
To know the distances from Chittorgarh
click
here. |
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