Chittorgarh Fort

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Chittorgarh Fort is a massive and majestic fort situated on a hilltop near Chittorgarh town in Rajasthan state in India. It is one of the most historically significant forts not only in Rajasthan but whole of North India.

The fort stands on top a a 180m-high hill and is on about 280 hectare site.

Contents 1 The places of interest in the fort 2 Important battles for the fort 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] The places of interest in the fort

• Rana Kumbha Palace
• Vijay Stambha ( Tower of victory)
• Padmini's Palace
• Ratan Singh Palace
• Fateh Prakash Palace
• Meera temple
• Gaumukh Reservoir
• Mahasati
• Sammidheshwar Temple
• Kirti Stambha (Tower of fame)
• Bhimlat tank
• Adhbudhnath Shiva temple
• Lakhota Bari
• Kalika Mata temple
• Khumbha Shyam temple
• Seven Gates of the Fort:
• Padam Pol
• Bhairon Pol
• Hanuman Pol
• Jorla Pol
• Ganesh Pol
• Laxman Pol
• Ram Pol

[edit] Important battles for the fort

• In 1303, Ala-ud-din Khilji besieged the fort.
• In 1535, Sultan of Gujarat Bahadur Shah besieged the fort.
• In 1568, Mughal Emperor Akbar attacked the fort.

[edit] See also

• Chittorgarh

[edit] External links

• Some photos of Chittorgarh Fort

Forts in India

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