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India-Rajasthan- Chittorgarh |
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Introduction :
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The history of Chittorgarh town is written in blood and sacrifice. Muslim
rulers sacked it three times in the medieval period. The first was by
Ala-ud-din Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi in 1303. Khilji laid siege of
this hill fort to capture the beautiful Padmini, the queen of
Chittorgarh. When the situation worsened, Bhim Singh, the ruler of
Chittorgarh, led his men donned with saffron robes of sacrifice, and
rode out of the fort to certain death. Inside the fort, women, including
Padmini and the children, committed mass suicide or jauhar by immolating
themselves on a huge pyre, rather than losing their honor at the hands
of the enemy. In the middle of the 15th century, Chittorgarh gained
eminence when the legendary Rajput ruler, Rana Kumbha, ruled it. He
built the Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower) to commemorate his victory over
Mahmud Khilji, the ruler of Malwa, in 1440. Chittaurgarh, the town known
for its massive fort atop hill, crowned on a 6kms long hill, covering an
area of 280 hectares with fortifications, temples, towers and palaces.
The city can be single out for its glorious past and valor, unique to
the Rajput tradition. Chittaurgarh is fortified settlement, which is
history witnessed a number of sieges but refused to bow before foreign
invaders. Tales of Princess Padmini are told here who was known for her
chivalry and beauty. A ruined citadel, where the royal past lives in its
imposing forts and palaces |
| Aera |
6.5 sq. km. |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 43.8 °C, Min 23.8
°C.
Winter : Max 28.37°C, Min 11.6 °C. |
| Language |
English, Hindi, Rajasthani |
| STD Code |
01472 |
| Rainfall |
60-80 cms |
| Best Time to Visit |
winters |
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How to get there :
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Air: Chittorgarh does not have an airport of its own
Rail: The main bus stand is also on the western banks of Gambheri
River. There is good bus service for Ajmer, Bundi, Kota and Udaipur from
Chittorgarh
Road: Chittorgarh railway station is located on the western banks
of Gambheri River. It has rail links with Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Udaipur, Jaipur,
Kota and Delhi. |
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Places to Visit : |
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Chittorgarh Fort |
Government Museum |
Jaimal and Patta's Palace |
Kalika Mata Temple |
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Kirti Stambh |
Khumba's Shyam Termple |
Meera Bai's Temple |
Padmini's Palace |
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Rana Khumba's Palace |
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Excursion : |
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Badoli |
Bassi Village |
Bassi Wild Life Sanctuary |
Deogarh |
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Menal |
Nagri |
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Shopping : |
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Know for its wooden painted toys made in the surrounding villages, and thewa
gold jewellery in its own distictive style. Also Akola printed fabrics and
leather juttees made in Gangrar. |
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