Chittorgarh Fort, India

Decide to slow down on excitement~ 

A little historical moment for historical-lovers~ 

sight-seeing travelling!! 

Chittorgarh Fort (Hindi/Rajasthani: चित्तौड दुर्ग Chittorgarh Durg) is the largest fort in India and the grandest in the state ofRajasthan. 

The fort, plainly known as Chittor, was the capital of Mewar and is today situated several kilometres by road south of Bhilwara. 

It was ruled initially by Guhilot and later by Sisodias, the Suryavanshi clans of Chattari Rajputs, from the 7th century, until it was finally abandoned in 1568 after the siege by Emperor Akbar in 1567.

Chittorgarh fort is also called as Water Fort. The fort had 84 water bodies, out of which only about 22 exist today. These Include talabs (ponds), kunds (wells), and baories (stepwells). All the talabs have a natural catchment. The kunds and baories are located below the talabs, so that even the seepage from the latter is not lost.

Gaumukh Reservoir

 

A deep tank filled by a spring coming from a 'cow mouth', situated at the edge of the cliff. It is considered to be sacred where you can feed the fishes.

Tower of Victory - (Vijay Stambh)

A building that filled with traditional arts crafting that contains special meaning to passes. 

Built in 1440 AD by Maharana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over Mohamed Khilji this 9-storyed tower is adorned by sculptures of Hindu deities around.

       

There are around 157 narrow steps leading to the terrace where the balconies give a beautiful top angle view of the whole town. When illuminated in the evening, the tower reflects a mesmerizing effect and the view is worth capturing in the camera.

Rana Kumbha Palace

The ruined edifice of great historical and architectural interest, being the most massive monument in the fort of Chittaur. The palace is believed to have underground cellars where Rani Padmini and other women committed Jauhar.

You need to have a closer look on their wall crafting, that are full with Buddha religion's mold.

It was crafted so tenderly and lively!!

It is a REAL masterpiece for whom who did it.

Jain Temples (Jain Mandir - Sattavish devri)

At present six jain temples on the fort of Chittor. 

The largest and chief among them is the temple of Bhagawan Adinatha with fifty-two devkulikas. The place of this temple is known as ‘Sattavish devri’. It means that at some time in the past, there were twenty-seven temples here. 

The Digamabar Jain Kirtistambh and seven-storied Kirtistambh are two among them. The seven-storied Kirtistambh was built in the fourteenth century in memories of Bhagawan Adinatha. 

This Gates really caught my attention~ hope it does catch yours too~ !! 

Seven Gates of the Fort

To enter in to the Fort Of Chittorgarh, the person has to go through seven huge gates(Pol). Each gate is different in its name, design and its size. Below is the list of these gates: 

1. Padan Pol 

2. Bhairon Pol 

3. Hanuman Pol 

4. Jorla Pol 

5. Ganesh Pol 

6. Laxman Pol 

7. Ram Pol

Pict below are arranged accordingly to the list above~ peace~ v(^_^)

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