5 Best Historical Tourist Places in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan - HolidayKeys.co.uk

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Chittorgarh is a city in Rajasthan. It lies on the Berach
River, a tributary of the Banas River. It was the former
capital of the Sisodiya dynasty of Mewar. It has a
history of Kshatriya Rajputs, the great warriors. Even
now, every child of Mewar is growing to hear stories
of the Rajputana. The great warriors Rana Kumbha,
Maharana Pratap were belonged to this land. Rao
Jaimal and Patta are the two chieftains of Mewar,
Gora and Badal was became the legendary warriors.
Choittorgarh or Chittor Durg or Chittor Fort was
siege thrice and committed thrice johars by Rani
Padmini, Rani Karnavati, and ladies and children.
It also was worshipped for Meera. Chittorgarh is
the largest fort of India. This place has six
interested and historic monuments. Chittorgarh fort,
Vijaya stambh, Kirti Stambh, Rani Padmini Palace,
Rana Kumbha’s Palace, and Kalika Mata Temple.

First look at the “Chittorgarh”. This is the largest fort in India.
It is one of the world heritage sites. It was the first siege by
Allaudin Khilaji, second Bahadur Shah, third by Akbar. These
consequences in more than 13000 johars committed by the
ladies and children, first johar committed by Rani Padmini the
wife of Rana Ratan Singh, later by Rani Karnawati. You can
hear the history of this place by every kid in the town. They
will tell you every bit. You can’t describe the heroism of the
warriors in writing.
When you look at the walls you will feel the courage the honour in the standing the place where the yarn
commenced of independence. Visiting to the fort you will explore more that you know. This fort is roughly in
a fish shape, has a circumference of 13 kilometer and 700 acres area. It has a bridge encompasses
through Gambhiri river and supported by ten arches, apart from two tall towers. The fort has seven gates
the Paidal Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol, Ganesh Pol, Jorla Pol, Laxman Pol, and Ram Pol, the final and
main gate.

The fort complex comprises with 65 historic built structures, among them 4 palaces complex, 19 main
temples, 20 functional water bodies. Every bend has some involvement in the history, may be for this
reason every crook tells the history. The architecture and the engineering followed at that time is just
fantastic even though the lack of techniques. The old architecture is still beautiful.
Exploring more about the place next move to “Vijaya Stambh” is
known as a “Tower of victory” erected by Rana Kumbha after victory
over Muhmud Shah Khilji in year 1458 to 1468. It is 122 ft. tall and has
a narrow staircase of 157 steps. You can take an awesome look from
the top of the building (8th floor) of the city. It is carved and doomed
building, its look so attractive in the night wrapped in the lights.
Rana Kumbha palace” is situated near to the Vijaya Stambh leads to
the main gate of the palace, this palace is Rana Udai Singh’s birth
place. The most famous story is related to Panna Dhai, who saved him
by substituting her own son in his place as distraction who was killed by
Banbir.

She was a loyal and brave servant of the Rani. The palace has splendid
canopies of balconies. The only entry gate is the Suraj Pol which leads to
the courtyard. It has underground cellars where the Ranis committed the
johars along with other ladies.
The famous poetess “Meera” also lived in the palace.
The “Kirti Stambh” is degambara Jain monuments. It is known as
“Tower of Fame”. It is 72ft. high tower smaller than Vijaya Stambh. It
built by a Bagherwal Jain merchant jijaji Rathod. It is dedicated to
Adinath the first thirtanker of Jain religion, the lowest floor has another
figures Jain pantheon.

The place also recognized as Hindu divine spirits one
of them is the most famous saint and poetess “Meera”
she was an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna.
The”Meera Temple” is built in Rana Kumbha’s rule. It
symbolizes the one god with one head of five human
bodies and Vernas. The architecture is built in Indo
Aryan style. Meera’s poetries are sculptured on the
walls.
“Rani Padmini Palace” is a white building. It is
surrounded by the water moat. It is the palace where
Alludin Khilji was permitted to glimpse of mirror image
of Rani Padmini wife of Rana Ratan Singh, it was charm
of her beauty for which Alludin Khiji began the battle to
possess her, but unfortunately Rana Ratan Singh
defeated in that battle and Rani Padmini committed the
johar. The bronze gate which was embellished on the
palace was taken by Akbar to Agra.

This place has a lot more places to visit in Chittorgarh. You can take camel safari, elephant safari and
horse ride here. Taste the Rajasthani, but a different spicy food. The food is actually has varied
according to tradition which comes from the kings and climate of the place.