A tour of the Chittorgarh Fort

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Chittorgarh History

Chittorgarh has a rich history and gives you the feeling of being on 'holy' land where many a strong warrior has trod. This town, which was formerly the capital of Mewar, has a lot to see and do. Every structure here gives witness to its illustrious history. The towering fort and the eye-catching temples, the magnificent palaces and the colossal towers all have a storey to tell. They provide witness to a bygone era's honour, bravery, passion, devotion, and sacrifice.

Chittorgarh's history is enthralling, with tales of wars and brutal sieges. Tales of courage, bravery, and romance, as well as tales of death and destruction. Legends about Jauhar's queens and noble women giving their lives. These interesting stories have the potential to captivate a receptive audience. These stories have been immortalised in ballads and folk tunes over the years.

The renowned Rajput queen Padmini, also known as Rani Padmavati, is one such mythology that has been present for ages but has just recently captured the nation's attention. According to legend, the lovely queen resided in Chittorgarh during the 13th and 14th centuries.

A tour of the Chittorgarh Fort

You can't help but be in awe of the location once you've arrived. I felt chills as I stood there admiring the fort's sheer magnitude and majesty. It is a beautiful building that stands atop a 180-meter-high hill and spans over 692 acres, providing panoramic views of the surrounding area. It holds the distinction of being the country's biggest fort. That has to say something about its vastness and grandeur.

The Chittorgarh Fort is one of eight monuments in Rajasthan that have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There is no clear proof as to who erected it, although historians believe it was constructed during the time of the Mauryan Empire in the 7th century.

The fort's splendor is not confined to its size and proportions. It is also known for its distinct and well-received architecture. There are 84 artificially created reservoirs surrounding the fort, and they are a work of brilliance ? their presence demonstrates the well-thought-out design in medieval times. The water bodies were built in such a way that they could contain enough water to supply a fleet of 50,000 soldiers for four years.

The fort is entered by seven gates, the primary one being Ram Pol. The gates were cleverly built to keep the adversary from entering or attacking the fort. What remains today are ruins, yet they create such a vivid image of a beautiful era. Not everything has been run down and destroyed; we were told that about 65 structures, mostly palaces, temples, towers, and cenotaphs, still exist. The most eye-catching buildings are the triumph towers.