Chittorgarh Fort

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Chittorgarh Fort

A view of Chittorgarh Fort

Chittorgarh Fort is a massive and majestic fort situated on a hilltop near Chittorgarh town in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is one of the most historically significant forts not only of Rajasthan but of the whole of North India.

The fort stands on top a a 180m-high hill and is on about 280 hectare site.

1 Places of interest in the fort
2 Important battles for the fort
3 Further reading
4 See also
5 External links

[edit] Places of interest in the fort

Rana Kumbha Palace
Vijay Stambha ( Tower of victory)
Padmini's Palace
Ratan Singh Palace
Fateh Prakash Palace
Meera temple
Gaumukh Reservoir
Mahasati
Sammidheshwar Temple
Kirti Stambha (Tower of fame)
Bhimlat tank
Adhbudhnath Shiva temple
Lakhota Bari
Kalika Mata Temple, Chittorgarh Fort
Khumbha Shyam temple
Seven Gates of the Fort:
Padam Pol
Bhairon Pol
Hanuman Pol
Jorla Pol
Ganesh Pol
Laxman Pol
Ram Pol
Tulja Bhavani Temple also called Tuljamata Temple. A temple dedicated to the goddess Turya or Tulja Bhavani. This temple is just inside the fort's top gate, Ram Pol, near the Dari-kahan or assembly hall.

[edit] Important battles for the fort

In 1303, Ala-ud-din Khilji besieged the fort.
In 1535, Sultan of Gujarat Bahadur Shah besieged the fort.
In 1568, Mughal Emperor Akbar attacked the fort.

[edit] Further reading

Crump, Vivien; Toh, Irene [1996]. Rajasthan (hardback), New York: Everyman Guides, 400. ISBN 1-85715-887-3.
Michell, George, Martinelli, Antonio [2005]. The Palaces of Rajasthan. London: Frances Lincoln, 271 pages. ISBN 978-0711225053.
Tillotson, G.H.R [1987]. The Rajput Palaces - The Development of an Architectural Style (Hardback), First (in English), New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 224 pages. ISBN 03000 37384.