Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh is home to the Chittor Fort, the largest fort in India and Asia. The story of Chittorgarh is a saga of valor, tenacity, and sacrifice. Chittorgarh (also Chittaurgarh) was sacked three times and its defenders had to make the supreme sacrifice. The Fort of Chittorgarh is a treasure trove of history and offers to the traveler an insight into the life of the Great Rajput rulers, who laid down their lives fighting a superior enemy instead of leading a life of submission under them. On more than one occasion, when faced with a certain defeat, the men fought to the death while the women committed suicide by Jauhar (mass self-immolation). Chittor also has been a land of worship for Meera, It is also known for Panna Dai.The main tourist attraction of the town of Chittorgarh is its fort, which is located on a steep hill beside the modern township. A zigzag ascent of about 1 km through seven gates leads the tourist to its main western gate or Rampal. On the way, one can see two chhatris or memorials of Jaimal and Kalla marking the spots where they fell while defending the fort during the siege of 1568. The main gate on the eastern side of the fort is known as the Surajpol. Though most of the monuments in the fort are in ruins, yet they reflect the glory of its great rulers.