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THE EPITOME OF ROMANCE AND VALOUR |
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Alauddin Khilji was the first to sack Chittaur in 1303 AD overpowered by a passionate desire to possess the regal beauty, Queen Padimini. 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'.
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PRIME SITES - THE FORT |
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The indomitable pride of Chittaur - the fort is a massive structure with many gateways built by the later Maurya rulers in 7th century AD. Perched on a height of 180 m high hill, it sprawls over 700 acres. The tablets and chhatris within are impressive reminders of the Rajput herosim. The main gates are Padal Pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol and Ram Pol. The fort has many magnificent monuments - all fine examples of the Rajput architecture. The ancient ruins of the fort are worth spending few moments in solitude.
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PRIME SITES - VIJAY STAMBH (VICTORY TOWER) |
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PRIME SITES - KIRTI STAMBH (TOWER OF FAME) |
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The 22 meters high tower was built by a wealthy Jain merchant in the 12th century AD The tower is dedicated to Adinathji, the first of the Jain Tirthankaras and is decorated with figures of the Jain pantheon.
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PRIME SITES - DEOGARH (125 KM) |
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A 16th century magnificent fort near Pratapgarh with some beautiful palaces ornate with murals and splendid Jain temples.
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PRIME SITES - MENAL (90 KM) |
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The pride and
glory of Rajasthan Chittaur echoes with the tales of romance and valour
unique to the Rajput tradition. It is a ruined citadel, where the
royal past lives in its imposing forts, graceful palaces and spectacular
chhatris. This fortified settlement has been ravaged thrice and each
time the outcome was 'Jauhar' when women and childern immolated themselves
on a huge funeral pyre while men donned in saffron robes of martyrdom
rode out of the fort towards a certain death. 
The imposing
37-meter high structure with nine storeys is covered with exquisite
sculptures of Hindu deities and depicting episodes from the two great
epics Ramayana and Mahabharatha. It was built in 1440 AD by Maharana
Kumbha, a powerful ruler of Mewar, to commemorate his victory over
the Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat. 
On the Bundi-Chittaur road
amid the natural beauty is Menal, famous for its ancient Shiva temples, picturesque water
falls and forests. 
