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Chittaurgarh
Chittaurgarh
is India's largest fort and the symbol of heroic spirit
of Rajput warriors. Thousands of soldiers laid down
their lives to save this fort. Mens did in the battle
field and women commited Jauhar by jumping into fire
to escape dishonour. Chittaurgarh also tells the stories
of romance and passion.
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Alauddin Khilji was the first
to attack Chittaur in 1303. He had passionate desire to
possess the regal beauty, queen Padmini. Legend says that
he saw her face in the reflection of a mirror and was struck
by her mesmerising beauty. But after winning Chittaur alauddin
couldnot fulfill his wish, Padmini commited Jauhar and preferred
death.
During the rule of Bikramjeet
in 1533, that was the second attack from Bahadur Shah, the
Sultan of Gujarat. Rani Karanavati again committed Jauhar
and her infant son Udai Singh was smuggled out of Chittaur
to Bundi and survived to inherit the throne again. In 1567
when the Mughal Emperor invaded Chittaur, Udai Singh fled
to establish a new Capital "Udaipur" -a beautiful
lake city. he left Chittaur to be defended by two 16 year
old boys, Jaimal of Bednore and Patta of Kelwa. But they
also performed Jauhar when Akbar captured the fort.
PLACES OF INTEREST
The Fort
This fort is the pride of
Chittaur. It is a massive structure with many gateways built
by the Maurya rulers in 7th century.The main gates are Padal
Pol, Bhairon Pol Hanuman pol and Ram Pol. It has many magnificent
monuments which are fine examples of the Rajput architecture.
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Vijay
Stambh This
tower is 37 metre high structure with nine stories
covered with exquisite sculptures of Hindu deities
and epics stories of Ramayana and Mahabharatha. It
was built in 1440 by Maharana Kumbha on his victory
over the Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat.
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Kirti Stambh
This is 22 metres high tower
built by a jain merchant in the 12th century. The tower
is dedicated to Adinathji the first of the Jain Tirthankaras
and is decorated with figures of the Jain pantheon.
Rana Kumbha’s Palace
Its a ruined evidence of
historical and architectural interest. It is believed that
the palace have an underground cannel where Rani Padmini
and the other women committed Jauhar.
Padmini’s Palace
This magnificent palace was
built beside a pool, where Rana Ratan Singh showed a glimps
of queen Padmini to Alauddin Khilji. Here Padmini stood
in janana mahal and Alauddin saw her reflection in a mirror.
Kumbha Shyam Temple
his temple was built by Rana Kumbha in Indo-Aryan style.
The temple is associated with the poetress of Meerabai who
was devoted to lord Krishna.
Kalika Mata Temple
Originally it was a Sun Temple which was converted into
Kalika Mata Temple in the 14th century.
Government Museum
This was previously the Fateh Prakash Mahal which is presently
a Museum with sculptures from temples and buildings.
Meerabai Temple
This is the temple where
Meerabai worshipped Lord Krishna. It was built in north
Indian style with a decoreted roof and beautiful sanctum.
