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Chittaurgarh's history can be traced back to the seventh century. It was a Rajput capital from the eighth to the 16th century, fending off numerous brutal attacks from Muslim rulers.
In 1567, facing another invasion, the king fled to establish a new capital ~ Udaipur ~ leaving behind Chittaurgarh to be defended by two young Rajput generals. They fought in vain. . .Akbar razed the fort to rubble.
Chittaurgarh was never inhabited again. |
The fort today is extremely appealing ~ although in partial ruin, the buildings still hold a sense of history and spirit. The cliff-top view is also amazing. With such a formidable site, it's easy to understand why it would be so contested, but hard to imagine the will it must have taken to attack. |
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vaticanus Mon Jul 31, 2006 18:48 UTC
Seeing the size of the forts, the cities, the temples- it makes Texas seem puny. I didn't know where Chittaurgarh was when I got here following links external to VT- so please add "Rajasthan" to help lost cyber explorers ;) | umashanker Sun Oct 30, 2005 10:54 UTC
Yes,you are right the left is her palace.If neglect like this it will be total ruin one day,but the glory of Padmini's beauty and Johar will never fade. | Rischard Mon Aug 9, 2004 08:29 UTC
great knowledge, make me feel to visit Chittorgarh in my next trip to India in oktober this year, thanks a lot. | ukirsari Thu Apr 15, 2004 14:19 UTC
Love this old temple very much!!!! Thanks for sharing :) |
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