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                                                                                  Chittaurgarh

THE EPITOME OF ROMANCE AND VALOUR

The pride and glory of Rajasthan Chittaur echoes with the tales of romance and valour unique to the Rajput tradition. It is a ruined citadel, where the royal past lives in its imposing forts, graceful palaces and spectacular chhatris. This fortified settlement has been ravaged thrice and each time the outcome was 'Jauhar' when women and childern immolated themselves on a huge funeral pyre while men donned in saffron robes of martyrdom rode out of the fort towards a certain death.

The main gates are Padal Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol and Ram Pol. The fort has many magnificent monuments - all fine examples of the Rajput architecture. The ancient ruins of the fort are worth spending few moments in solitude.

PRIME SITES - VIJAY STAMBH (VICTORY TOWER)

The imposing 37-meter high structure with nine storeys is covered with exquisite sculptures of Hindu deities and depicting episodes from the two great epics Ramayana and Mahabharatha. It was built in 1440 AD by Maharana Kumbha, a powerful ruler of Mewar, to commemorate his victory over the Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat.

PRIME SITES - KIRTI STAMBH (TOWER OF FAME)

The 22 meters high tower was built by a wealthy Jain merchant in the 12th century AD The tower is dedicated to Adinathji, the first of the Jain Tirthankaras and is decorated with figures of the Jain pantheon.

PRIME SITES - DEOGARH (125 KM)

A 16th century magnificent fort near Pratapgarh with some beautiful palaces ornate with murals and splendid Jain temples.

PRIME SITES - MENAL (90 KM)

On the Bundi-Chittaur road amid the natural beauty is Menal, famous for its ancient Shiva temples, picturesque water falls and forests.

Rajasthan Destinations
Ajmer	Alwar	Bharatpur
Bikaner	Bundi	Chittaurgarh
Jaipur	Kota	Kumbhalgarh
Mt. Abu	Pushkar	Sawai Madhopur
Shekhawati	Nathdwara	Ranakpur
Luni	Rupangarh	Gajner
Khimsar	Karauli	Kolayat
Udaipur	Eklingji	Agra (U.P)
Jhalawar	Delhi

 

 

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