Chittorgarh Tours
A brilliant craggy landscape alight with a mighty fortress reminds you of the former glory of Chittorgarh in Rajasthan, India. Presented in dowry to the great Bappa Rawal, the founding father of the Sisodia dynasty in dowry when he wed a Solanki princess, Chittorgarh for centuries has been an important center of political intrigues in Rajasthan.
Chittorgarh Fort was the main seat of power of the kingdom of Mewar, ruled by the mighty Sisodias. This fort was attacked several times during the course of history.
One of the greatest tragedies in the political history of Rajasthan took place when Allauddin Khilji treacherously attacked Chittorgarh so that he could kidnap Maharani Padmini. When invaders struck the brave queen and all the women in the royal household left their children with royal retainers and committed mass suicide or "Jauhar," while men fought with the intruders. Even today you can see the vermilion impressions of these brave royal ladies who preferred to die than face dishonor.
The walls of Chittorgarh Fort reverberated with fierce war cries in 1535 when Bahadur Shan attacked the fort
During the rule of Rana Kumbha, a great patron of art, Chittorgarh developed as a great center of crafts, music and folk arts. Chittorgarh faced several attacks from the Mughal armies during the course of Maharana Pratap and Rana Sanga's rule in Mewar.
Tour the Padmini Palace, Vijay Stambh and Kirti Stambh while on Chittorgarh tours with Destination India Tourism.
Visit the Meera Temple and Kumbha Temple in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan and hear bards singing praises of brave queen and warriors who lived in glorious Chittorgarh.
The Kalika Mata Temple in Chittorgarh is an enchanting place that was originally meant to be a Sun Temple and was later converted into a Kali Mandir in the 14th century.
See the best of Chittorgarh with Destination India Tourism and experience the wonderful treasures this rich land has to offer.
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