Chittorgarh
Travel to Chittorgarh, a town that still reverberates with tales of its turbulent past and its brave heroes who went down fighting for their honor. One of the most fiercely contested seats of power in Indian history, Chittorgarh lies sprawled across an area of 7 miles.With many interesting monuments and attractions to boast of, Chittorgarh draws curious visitors from all across the world. In fact, many fall in love with the mystic appeal of this town that has inspired many ballad singers, poets and historians till date.
LOCATION
Chittorgarh is located at a distance of 322 kms away from Jaipur, while Udaipur is some 112 kms away. The nearest airport is the Dabok airport in Udaipur.
Chittorgarh was established by a king named Bappa Rawal in the 8th century. A witness to some of the bloodiest battles in history, Chittorgarh has a very turbulent past to speak of. In fact, Chittorgarh was ravaged thrice at different points of time. The first person to attack Chittorgarh was Alauddin Khilji in 1303 AD. It is believed that he was so captivated by Queen Padmini's beauty that he ravaged Chittorgarh in order to possess her. But the queen chose to sacrifice her life instead of facing dishonor and committed Jauhar (self immolation).
Chittorgarh was also attacked by Bahadur Shah in 1533 AD followed by Akbar. It must be mentioned that Akbar's attack almost razed the Chittorgarh Fort to the ground.
PLACES TO SEE IN CHITTORGARH
There are many places to visit and marvel at in Chittorgarh. For starters, the Chittorgarh Fort is one of the most important attractions you can have a look at. Other interesting attractions include Rana Kumbha's Palace and the Vijay Stambh.