CHITTOURGARH TRAVEL GUIDE
Places
to See The Fort: 
A
standing sentinel to the courage and valor of Chittaurgarh, it stands tall over
a 180 meter high hillock covering a massive area of 700 acres. The fort is belileved
to have been built by the Maurya rulers in 7th century AD.
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TOWER: Built by Rana Kumbha in 1440 , to commemorate the victory over
the combined forces of the kings of neighboring Malwa and Gujarat, this tower
is 120ft. (36.5mts) high and has a girth of 30 ft. at the base, the nine storied
high limestone structure is richly ornamented from top to bottom.
KIRTI STAMBH OR 'TOWER OF FAME: Built iln the 12th century, dedicated
to Lord Sri Adinath Rishab deo, the first Jain Tirthankar. The 22 metre high structure
ils rdeplete with figures from Jain pantheon. There are several other Jain temples
iln Chittaurgarh.
RANA KUMBHA'S 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. The original palace was believed to have been built by
Rana Hamir after regaining the fort in the first siege. The Mewar power reached
its acme during Rana Kumbha's time, he was a great patron of art and architecture,
which is amply reflected in the palace.
PADMINI PALACE:
The palace of Rani Padmini who preferred death before dishonor, and committed
Johar, along with her entire entourage before falling into the hands of Allauddin
Khilji. 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.
MEERA TEMPLE: The temple is dedicated to the mystic poetess Meera,
and a devotee of Lord Krishna. 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.
KUMBHA SHYAM TEMPLE: Thetemple
dedicated to Varah (Boar), the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It was built in 1448
AD. By Rana Kumbha Mahasati cenotaphs The cremation site of the Ranas and their
wives, the sites are marked with Chhatris.
KALIKA MATA TEMPLE:
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali, the symbol of power and valour. Situated
towards the southern side of the fort, it was built by Rana Hamir. Originally
it was built as a Sun Temple by Bappa Rawal in the 8th century, but ws destroyed
during the first sack of Chittaur. 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. There are several other temples, within the ramparts of the fort like
that of the temple of Annapurana, Jain Temples etc.
JAIMAL AND PATTA'S
PALACE: Theruins 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.
GOVERNMENT MUSEUM:
The
magnificent Fateh Prakash Mahal has been converted into a museum, which houses
a rare and rich collectino of sculptures from the fort and the temples. (Friday
Closed)
GAUMUKH(COW'S MOUTH RESERVOIR): Situated near the
Mahasati Chowk, the water from a spring flows through a stone structure carved
in the form of a cow's mouth into the reservoir.
MOHAR MAGRI (HILL
OF GOLD COINS): A small structure which was raised during the invasion
of Chittaurgarh by Akbar in 1567, it gets the name Mohar Magri because it is believed
that Emperor Akbar paid one mohar (gold coin) for each basketful of earth placed
on the mound, as the work was very dangerous, brave soldiers guarding the the
ramparts fromabvoe. The mound was raised to such a height that the Mughal cannons
could be placed over it and fired inside the fort. The important places inside
are, the temple of Tulja Bhawani (the tutelary goddess of the scribes), the Naulakha
Bhandar or nine lakh treasury, Singar Chauri, depicting inscriptions dating back
to 1448 AD. Sat -bis-Deori, the old Jain temple etc.
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