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Tourist Destinations of Rajasthan
Chittaurgarh
Chittaurgarh
Fort
The main
attraction of Chittaurgarh, Despite The Fort's impressive location and
colorful history.
 Set on a high plateau, the fort
sprawls supremely over the countryside. It was here that the Sisodias went
to war against the Mughals at the famous battle of haldighati. All of the
Chittaurh's attractions are located within the fort. A zigzag ascent of
over1 km leads through seven gateways to the main gate on the western
side, the Rampol (pol means 'gate').
On the climb, you pass two chatries (cenotaphs) between the second and
third gates. They mark the spots where Jaimal and Kalla, heroes of the
1568 siege, fell during the struggle against Akbar. The main gate on the
eastern side of the fort is the Surajpol. Within the actual fort itself, a
circular road runs around the ruins and there is also a deer park situated
in the southern end.
There are good views over the town, countryside and huge cement factory
from the western end of the fort; there is even a small village located
here.
Today, the fort of Chittaurh is virtually a deserted ruin, but impressive
remainders of its grandeurs still stand. The main sites in the fort can
all be seen in half a day but, if one likes the atmosphere of ancient
sites, then it is definitely worth spending longer as this is a very
mellow place.
Chittaurgarh in Rajasthan Map
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