Chittorgarh: The Grandest State of Royal Rajputana Capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Mewar, Chittorgarh is located on the banks of river Gambhiri in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan. The Chittorgarh fort, from which the city derives its name, stands as a testimony to the Rajput pride and valour. Chittorgarh was ruled from the eight century to the 16th century by the Kingdom of Mewar. Though the fort faced attacks thrice; the siege by Ala-ud-din Khilji is an important event in the history of the fort. Rather than falling into the hands of the attackers, the women committed jauhar (self- immolation) while the men waged battle.
Chittorgarh: The Grandest State of Royal Rajputana
CapitaloftheerstwhilekingdomofMewar,ChittorgarhislocatedonthebanksofriverGambhiri
in
ChittorgarhdistrictofRajasthan.TheChittorgarhfort,fromwhichthecityderivesitsname,stands
as a testimony to the Rajput pride and valour. Chittorgarhwas ruled
from the eight century to the 16th century by the Kingdom of Mewar.
Though the fort faced attacks thrice; the siege by Ala-ud-din
Khilji is an important event in the history of the
fort.Ratherthanfallingintothehandsoftheattackers,thewomencommitted
jauhar (self-immolation) while the men waged battle.
TheChittorgarhfortwasbuiltbytheMauryansinthe7thcenturyAD.Thefortisalsoknownas
Waterfortandcomprises22waterbodies,palaces,towersandtemples.Thefortisspreadover
700acreandstandson180mhighhill.Itwasconsideredoneofthestrongestf
ortsofIndia.The main attractions of the fort are the two
commemoration towers, Kirti Stambh and Vijay Stambh. The
formerwasbuilttohonourfirstJainTirthankarandthelatterwasbuilttocommemoratethevictory
over Mohammed Khilji. Chittorgarhis also an ideal place for
shopaholics.Visitors can buy metalworks, fabrics, handmade toys,
leather shoes and jewellery.
AnotherattractionofthecityisthebiggestRajputfestivalcalledJauharMela.Thefestivalisheld
tohonourthesacrificeandbraveryofancestorsandallthreejauharswhichhappenedin
Chittorgarh fort.
