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Tourism in Chittaurgarh .

Apr 4th, 2008 23:50
kumar gaurav, http://www.rajasthantravelguide.co.in/

Chittorgarh Attraction: 
Chittorgarh Fort
A standing sentinel to the courage and valour of Chittaurgarh, it stands
tall over a 180 meter high hillock, covering a massive area of 700
acres. The fort is believed to have been built by the Maurya rulers in
7th century AD.
Chittaurgarh History
Alauddin Khilji was the first to sack Chittaur in 1303 A.D. overpowered
by a passionate desire to possess the regal beauty, queen Padmini.
Legend has it, that he saw her face in the reflection of a mirror and
was struck by her mesmerising beauty. But the noble queen preferred
death to dishonour and committed ‘Jauhar’.
In 1533 A.D., during the rule of Bikramjeet, came the second attack from
Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat. Once again Jauhar was led by Rani
Karanavati, a Bundi princess. Her infant son, Udai Singh was smuggled
out of Chittaur to Bundi who survived to inherit the throne of the
citadel. He learnt from his traumatic childhood that discretion is
preferred to valour. So in, 1567 A.D. when the Mughal Emperor invaded
Chittaur, Udai Singh fled to establish a new Capital, Udaipur-a
beautiful lake city, leaving behind Chittaur to be defended by two 16
year old heroes, Jaimal of Bednore and Patta of Kelwa. These young men
displayed true Rajput chivalry and died after ‘Jauhar’ was performed.
Immediately thereafter Akbar razed the fort to a rubble. Chittaur was
never inhabited again but it always asserted the heroic spirit of Rajput
warriors.
Reaching Chittaurgarh
By Air : Udaipur is the nearest airport. Daily flight form Delhi,
Mumbai, Jaipur and Lucknow are available to Udaipur
By Bus : Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe & air
conditioned buses from Jaipur to Chittaurgarh. It is also connected by
road to Delhi, Mount Abu, Chittaurgarh, Bundi and Udaipuri.
By Train : Chittaurgarh has rail links with Ahmedabad, Chittaurgarh,
Udaipur, Jaipur, Kota, Alwar and Delhi.
Getting around
Both unmetered taxi and tonga can be hired from either the railway
station or the bus station. Bicycle can also be rented to visit the fort.
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