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Chittaurgarh Sightseeing
Rajasthan Chittaurgarh
Sightseeing
Tourist Attraction of Chittaurgarh
| The Fort |
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The fort lies on a 180 meter high hill and is spread over 700 acres. the
Vijay Stambh or Tower of Victory was built in 1440 to make the victory of
Rana Kumbha in a battle. The imposing 37 metre high structures with nine
storeys covered with exquisite sculptures of Hindu deities and depicting
episodes. All of Chittor's attractions are within the fort. The main gate
on the eastern side of the fort is known as the Surajpol. From the western
end of the fort, there are fine views over the town and across the
surrounding country-side, as well as a less-than charming view of an
enormous cement factory.
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| Padmini's Palace |
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Built beside a large pool with a pavilion in its centre. Legend relates
that, as Padmini sat in this pavilion, Alaud-din was permitted to see her
reflection in a mirror in the palace. The bronze gates in this pavilion
were carried off by Akbar and can now be seen in the fort at Agra.
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| Vijay Stambh |
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It was built in 1440 AD. by Maharaja Kumbha, a powerful ruler of Mewar, to
commemorate his victory over the Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat. It is
37 metre high structure with nine storeys, covered with exquisite
sculptures of Hindu deities.
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| Kirti Stambh |
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Chittor's other famous tower, the 22 metres high 'Kirti Stambha', or
'Tower of Fame', is older and smaller than the 'Tower of Victory'. Built by wealthy Jain merchant, it is dedicated to
Adinathji, the first Jain tirthankar. A narrow stairway leads through the
seven storeys to the top.
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| Kalika Mata Temple |
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A temple of mother Goddess Kali Who is the symbol of power. Originally it
was built as a Sun temple in the 8th century and later was converted into
Kalika Temple in 14th century AD.
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