CHITTORGARH FORT
Rajasthan is one of the most beautiful state of India. You can take any filed whether it is about the culture, hospitality, food, heritage place, royalness, its fort or making history. There were many warriors which made us fill proud that we are living on the land free from the people who ruled on us. One such place where the history was made by Maharana Pratap was Chittorgarh. It is the place where the most precious chapter of the history of Rajasthan was written so let's start:-
So Now let's see some history and facts of the historical monument:-
The fort remained with the rulers of the Guhila dynasty for a long period of time until 1303, when the ruler of Delhi Sultanate Alauddin Khilji decided to capture it. He took over the ownership of the fort from King Ratnasimha after a siege that lasted for about eight months. This conquest is associated with massacre and bloodshed as many believe that Alauddin Khilji ordered the execution of more than 30,000 Hindus after capturing the fort. Another famous legend states that the fort was captured by Khilji in an attempt to force Padmini, the queen of Ratnasimha, into an extramarital relationship. This motive of Khiljiis said to have resulted in the mass self-immolation (Jauhar) of Chittorgarh women, led by Queen Padmini. A few years later, Alauddin Khilji passed on the fort to his son Khizr Khan, who possessed it until 1311 AD.
Now let's see the places where you can visit at the Chittorgarh fort
1.Vijay Stambha
Vijay Stambha was built by Rana Kumbha in 1448 to celebrate his victory over Mahmud Shah I Khalji. The tower is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The slabs in the uppermost part of the tower contain a detailed genealogy of the rulers of Chittor and their deeds. The fifth floor of the tower contains the names of the architect, Sutradhar Jaita, and his three sons who helped him build the tower. The remarkable religious pluralism and tolerance practiced by the Rajputs are clearly visible in the victory tower. The Jain Goddess Padmavati sits at the topmost story, while the third story and the eighth story have the word Allah carved in Arabic
2.Rana Kumbha's palace
The palace once served as the main residence of Rana Kumbha and is one of the oldest edifices within the fort. Rana Kumbha Palace is situated inside the Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan. It is located near the Vijay Stambha close to the entrance gate. The ruins of the once famous palace have the temple of Lord Shiva, Zanana Mahal, Diwan -e -aam, along with a stable for horses.
Rajasthan is one of the most beautiful state of India. You can take any filed whether it is about the culture, hospitality, food, heritage place, royalness, its fort or making history. There were many warriors which made us fill proud that we are living on the land free from the people who ruled on us. One such place where the history was made by Maharana Pratap was Chittorgarh. It is the place where the most precious chapter of the history of Rajasthan was written so let's start:-
- The Chittor Fort is one of the largest forts in India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- It is said that this fort is one of the most powerful forts the history as it as tolerated many attacks.
- The fort is known for its seven gates namely Padan Gate, Ganesh Gate, Hanuman Gate, Bhairon Gate, Jolla Gate, Lakshman Gate and the main gate which is named after Lord Ram.
- It is also the fort which is ruled by many rulers like the king of Mewar, Paramara dynasty, Alauddin khilji, Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujrat and at last the king of Sisodia vansh Maharana Udai Singh which later acquired by Akbar of Mughal dynasty.
The fort remained with the rulers of the Guhila dynasty for a long period of time until 1303, when the ruler of Delhi Sultanate Alauddin Khilji decided to capture it. He took over the ownership of the fort from King Ratnasimha after a siege that lasted for about eight months. This conquest is associated with massacre and bloodshed as many believe that Alauddin Khilji ordered the execution of more than 30,000 Hindus after capturing the fort. Another famous legend states that the fort was captured by Khilji in an attempt to force Padmini, the queen of Ratnasimha, into an extramarital relationship. This motive of Khiljiis said to have resulted in the mass self-immolation (Jauhar) of Chittorgarh women, led by Queen Padmini. A few years later, Alauddin Khilji passed on the fort to his son Khizr Khan, who possessed it until 1311 AD.
Now let's see the places where you can visit at the Chittorgarh fort
1.Vijay Stambha
Vijay Stambha was built by Rana Kumbha in 1448 to celebrate his victory over Mahmud Shah I Khalji. The tower is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The slabs in the uppermost part of the tower contain a detailed genealogy of the rulers of Chittor and their deeds. The fifth floor of the tower contains the names of the architect, Sutradhar Jaita, and his three sons who helped him build the tower. The remarkable religious pluralism and tolerance practiced by the Rajputs are clearly visible in the victory tower. The Jain Goddess Padmavati sits at the topmost story, while the third story and the eighth story have the word Allah carved in Arabic
2.Rana Kumbha's palace
The palace once served as the main residence of Rana Kumbha and is one of the oldest edifices within the fort. Rana Kumbha Palace is situated inside the Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan. It is located near the Vijay Stambha close to the entrance gate. The ruins of the once famous palace have the temple of Lord Shiva, Zanana Mahal, Diwan -e -aam, along with a stable for horses.
3.Padmini Palace
Just between Kalika Mata temple and nagchandreshwar Mahadev temple in the direction of south, visitors can see a large and beautiful palace related to princess Padmini and first (johar) in the world. This palace is called Padmini palace or Padmini mahal. The building near to water source is very well maintained. After entering the main gate of the building we can see good garden having lots of roses. The other building which was a separate living place of rani Padmini is in water. This whole area of Padmini palace shows us the biggest and unique history in the world.
4.Kalika Mata temple
Kalika Mata Temple is an 8th-century Hindu temple located within the Chittor Fort in the Chittorgarh municipality of Rajasthan state in India. The upper parts of the structure are more recent. It predates Maharana Pratap and has thousands of visitors every day.
And there are more palaces like the seven gates and many more places which are a must visiting place if you are taking to tour to Chittorgarh fort. And I will recommend you to go to the Fort at the time of monsoon which is the best time to visit this Historical Fort.
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