Chittorgarh Tours

Chittorgarh was the capital of the Sisodiya Rajputs. The Chittor Fort is the symbol of courage and valor of the Rajputs and till 1568 it was the capital of the Sisodiya clan.

Chittor was attacked by the enemies three times. The first attack was by Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji in 1303 A.D. and for a brief while Chittor was under Muslim rule. But the gallant Rajputs once again got back Chittor in 1326. Chittor was also attacked by Bhadur Shah during the reign of Udai Singh. The third attack was by Mughal emperor Akbar. Rana Uday Singh fled from Chittor to build a new capital in Udaipur.

The Chittorgarh fort is spread over 700 acres and covered by a 5 km long wall. There are as many as 7 gates to cross before one reaches the fort. The town is ever expanding and the river Gambheri flows perennially through Chittor.

Another place worth visiting is the 11th century Jain Mandir - Sat Bis Deori. The architecture inside the temple reveals great craftsmanship. The parapets of the temple are decorated with engravings of Gods and Goddesses.

The Tower of Fame which was built by Jija, a wealthy merchant belonging to the Jain Digambara sect in 12th century AD is dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankar - Adinath. This magnificent tower is seven storied and has a victory pillar whose diameter is 9 m and the height is 22 m. The tower has many Puranic inscriptions. What is amazing is that even holy verses of the Koran too are inscribed in Arabic language.

The Chittoreshwari Kalikamala Temple is another notable attraction of Chhittorgarh. Built way back in the 8th century, the resident deity is Kali made of black stone.

The Kumbha Palace is renowned for its majestic Rajput architecture. But today it is on the verge of ruins. Legend has it that Queen Padmini first took bath in the kunda and then performed the Jahar.

The Kumbha Shyamji Temple built by Rana Kumbha in 1448 is a fine example of Indo-Aryan architecture. Here the presiding deity is Lord Vshnu. The temple's terrace is of pyramidal shape and the spire of the temple is rather elongated.

Just behind the Kumbha Shyamji Temple, is the Krishna Temple which was built way back in 1440 AD. The temple does not have any idol and is built in the Odissi style of architecture.

You would do well to visit the Shringar Chauri Jain Temple which has the deity of the 16th Jain Tirthankar, Shantinath.

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