The winter season continues and people are planning to travel during the upcoming holidays. In such a situation, people choose the place where to visit. One of the best options for this is Chittorgarh Fort, the historical fort of Rajasthan which is known for tourism. Chittorgarh Fort ranks first among the largest forts in India. Due to its history and architecture, Chittorgarh Fort ranks very high. Given its magnificent artwork, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about the history, architecture, sightseeing places, and other important information about Chittorgarh Fort.

History of Chittorgarh Fort
Chittorgarh Fort was built by the Maurya rulers in the 7th century. After the Maurya rulers, other rulers played their role in the construction of the entrance gates of Chittorgarh Fort. There are many stories behind the history of Chittorgarh Fort, one of which is that the name of Chittorgarh Fort comes from the builder Chitranga, who was the ruler of the local clan and described himself as Maurya. There is also a story related to Chittorgarh Fort that the credit for its construction mainly goes to Bhima because he struck the ground and due to this Bhimtal Kund was formed.

This fort was captured three times in the 15th and 16th centuries, in 1303 AD, Alauddin Khilji captured Rana Ratan Singh, in 1535 AD, Bahadur Shah captured Bikramjit Singh and in 1567 AD, Akbar captured Maharana Udai Singh II in the battle. Was defeated. Despite the heroic courage of the Rajputana dynasty, they were defeated, due to which more than 13,000 women and children of soldiers committed mass suicide. This self-immolation was led by Rana Ratan Singh's wife i.e. Rani Padmini. Therefore, the story of the sacrifice of Rajputs in the construction of the Chittorgarh fort is also included.

Architecture of Chittorgarh Fort
The architecture of this fort is very spectacular and attracts the tourists coming here. Let us tell you that this fort has been built on a hill at a height of 590 feet. It is situated on approximately 700 acres of land. The circumference of this fort is 1300 kilometers. There are many main gates to enter this fort, mainly Hanuman Pol, Jorla Pol, Bhairon Pol, Pedal Pol, and Laxman Pol, apart from the last gate and the main gate. It is near the Ganbheri River of Rajasthan.

Apart from this, the number of main temples in this fort is 19 and the number of palace complexes is 4. Not only this, 4 monuments and 20 functional water bodies have also been established here. Apart from the Vijay Stambh Memorial and Kumbh Shyam Temple in Chittorgarh Fort, Mirabai Temple, and Shringar Chauri Temple are also quite attractive. While looking at the construction styles of Chittorgarh Fort, it is visible that it was constructed in two phases because a mixture of two types of styles is seen in it. These styles include the Rajputana style and the Sisodian style. Along with Ratan Singh Palace, Fateh Prakash is also included in Chittorgarh Fort.

Victory Pillar of Chittorgarh Fort
Vijay Stambh is a very famous and important tourist spot in this fort. It is also known as Jaya Pillar. This symbolizes the victory of Rana Kumbh over Khilji. This 37.2 meter-high Vijay Stambh was constructed in 10 years and is spread over 47 square feet of land. To reach this level, there is a winding staircase up to nine floors. It culminates in a dome. By climbing on top of it, a very beautiful view of Chittor can be seen.

Kirti Stambh of Chittorgarh Fort
The Kirti Stambh Tower of Fame of the fort is located in the complex. The 22-meter-high Kirti Stambh was built by Bagherwal Jain businessman brother-in-law Rathod. This pillar was built in dedication to Jain Tirthankara Adinath and is also decorated with Jain sculptures on the outside.

Rana Kumbh Palace in Chittorgarh Fort
Rana Kumbh Mahal is situated at the entrance of the Vijay Stambh in the fort. Many women along with Queen Padmini had surrendered themselves in mass self-immolation in the Rana Kumbh Mahal itself. It is included among the oldest monuments of Chittorgarh.

Rani Padmini Palace in Chittorgarh Fort
Rani Padmini Mahal is a very tall building of three floors which was rebuilt in the 19th century. It is situated to the south of Chittorgarh Fort. It is said that Queen Padmini had permitted Alauddin Khilji to visit this place.

The best time for tourists to visit Chittorgarh Fort
The architecture of this fort is excellent and the workmanship is so superb that it does not take any time for people to get attracted to it. If tourists come to visit Chittorgarh Fort for tourism purposes, then the best time for them is between October to March. The best time for this is in the evening when there is not much sunlight and the number of people is also less here.

Travel to Chittaurgarh by air
If you choose an air route to reach Chittorgarh, then Dabok Airport in Udaipur is the nearest airport. It is located at a distance of only 70 kilometers from Chittorgarh. After this, a taxi or cab is available from the airport to the fort or hotel.

Travel to Chittorgarh by road
To reach Chittaurgarh Fort, road facilities are available in cities like Jodhpur, Jaipur, or Udaipur Rajasthan. The distance from Delhi to Chittorgarh is 566 kilometers. 10 hours is enough time for this. If one has to reach Chittorgarh from Ahmedabad then the journey is completed in 7 hours.

Travel to Chittorgarh by rail
The main railway station of Chittorgarh is Chittorgarh Junction. Chittorgarh Junction, located on the broad gauge line, is one of the major railway junctions in southern Rajasthan. After getting down at Chittorgarh Junction, a cab or taxi is available through which you can easily visit Chittorgarh Fort.

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