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The pride of Rajasthan, Chittorgarh still reverberates with the tales of its wonderful but turbulent past. It is a land where the ideals of courtliness, sacrifice and honor were always worshipped. Today, all that remnants of those glorious times are the ruins of forts, palaces and temples that have however managed to retain their old grandeur.
Climate Conditions-
Mean maximum temperature of the district is 45 degrees celsius
Mean minimum temperature is 7 degrees celsius
Normal rainfall is 85.21 cms. |
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Chittorgarh: |
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Vijay Stambh-
Known as the "Victory Tower," the Vijay Stambh stands at a stirring height of 37 meters. It was built by Maharaja Kumbha in 1440 AD to mark his victory over the Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat. |
Chittorgarh Fort
built in the 7th century AD; the Chittorgarh Fort sprawls over an area of 700 acres. The fort with its impressive location and bright history is the main source of magnetism in Chittor town. Named after Chittrangad Mauraya, the fort is a fine example of the Rajput style of structural design. |
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Fateh Prakash
Palace Museum
This museum is located inside the Chittorgarh Fort. It was
established in 1968 and displays a grand collection of
sculptures and other royal paraphernalia. |
Jaimal and Patta Palaces
The ruins of this palace remind once of the story of the
gallant Rathores Jaimal and Sisodia Patta the two great
warriors, who layed down their lives for the honour of
Chittaurgarh. Though in ruins, these palaces still echo with
many tales of valor and sacrifice. |
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Kalika Mata
Temple
Originally built as a Sun Temple in the 8th century, the
Kalika Mata temple was later dedicated to Goddess Kali --the
symbol of power and valor. Rana Hamir converted it into a
Kali temple on regaining the fort in the 14th century. The
house of Chunda is situated near the temple, Situated
towards the southern side of the fort, There are several
other temples, within the ramparts of the fort like that of
the temple of Annapurana, Jain Temples etc. |
Kirti Stambh
The Stambh stands at a height of 22 meters and was built by
a wealthy Jain merchant in the 12th century AD. It is
dedicated to Adinathji, the first of the Jain Tirthankaras.
A narrow stairway goes through seven stories of the tower to
the top. There are several other Jain temples iln
Chittaurgarh. |
Meera Bai Temple-
The temple where Meerabai worshipped Lord Krishna
is built in north Indian style on a raised plinth with a
conical roof and beautiful inner sanctum. An open colonnade
around the sanctum has four small pavillions in each corner.
Meera was born in Kurki village near Merta to Ratan Singh
Rathors, and was married to Bhojraj son of Rana Sanga of
Mewar. Legends say that she consumed poison set by
Vikramaditya but nothing happended to her due to the
blessings of Lord Krishna. In front of the temple is the
cenotaph (chhatri) of Meera Bai's Guru Shri Rai Das of
Banaras, inside the cenotaph is carved a figure of five
human bodies with one head, depicting that all castes are
equal and even outcasts can attain God. |
Padmini's Palace
This palace was built for Queen Padmini whose overwhelming
beauty made Allauddin Khilji attack Chittorgarh for a
furious battle which saw the last of Maharana Ratan Singh
(husband of Maharani Padmini) and the epitome of
beauty-Cleopatra of Rajasthan, became an eternal legend in
the history of chittor and also of the Mewar state. It was
here that Rana Ratan Singh allowed a glimpse of the
legendary beauty to Allauddin Khilji. The Zanana Mahal
overlooks the pond, Padmini stood over here and the
reflection of her was shown in the water to Allauddin Khilji.
Rana Kumbha's Palace- The ruined palace is believed to have
underground cellars where Rani Padmini and other women
committed the act of 'Jauhar.' |
Rana Kumbha Palace
The largest monument of the fort, it is believed that Rani Padmini committed Jauhar, in once of these underground cellars. The palace is in ruins but generates historical as well as architectural interest. |
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