Maharana pratap episode 61
The fort houses several magnificent monuments, some unfortunately ravaged by time. While it is difficult to arrive at the exact date the fort was established, legend has it that the construction of the Chittorgarh Fort was initiated by Bhim, a Pandava hero from the mythological epic Mahabharata. There’s always something to see in Rajasthan. It was finally in 1616, under the rule of Mughal Emperor Jahangir that the fort was returned to the Rajputs.ĪTTRACTIONS & PLACES TO VISIT AND EXPLORE IN CHITTORGARHĬome explore the wonders and sites that Chittorgarh has to offer you. Four decades later, in 1568, Mughal Emperor Akbar attacked and seized the fort.
More than two centuries later, in 1533, it was Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat, who caused immense destruction. The first was in 1303 when the Sultan of Delhi, Ala-ud-din Khilji, who was enamoured by Queen Padmini, launched an attack to abduct her. This bastion of the Rajputs has faced violent attacks thrice in its entire history. Chittorgarh is named after its most imposing structure, the Chittorgarh Fort which stands atop a 180 metre high hill and is spread across 700 acres.Ĭhittorgarh Fort has had a tumultuous past. The bards of Rajasthan sing tales of courage and sacrifice recounting stories that are known to every child and adult in the city.
Chittorgarh resonates with stories of Rajputana bravery, pride and passion.