Chittorgarh Fort - Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh Fort is a massive structure with a 1 kilometre zigzag accent
to it. The road leads through seven gates to the main gate Rampol (meaning
Gate of Ram).
On the climb between the second and third gate you see two Chattris cenotaphs
built to honour Jaimull and Kulla heroes of 1568 siege by Emperor Akbar.
The main gate of the fort itself is Surajpol (meaning Sun Gate). Within
the fort a circular runs around the ruins of the fort. According to often
told legend the construction of the fort was started by Bhim a Pandav hero
of mythological epic Mahabharata.
The fort has many magnificent monuments. Akbar carried away all the distinctive
pieces of architecture and sculpture and placed them in his capital.
These are still manifested in the fort of Agra. Even though the fort is
ruin but it is an overwhelming reminder of past history and its walls resonate
with unbelievable legend of extra ordinary men and women and their equally
astounding deeds.
Built in 1440.AD by Maharana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over Mohamed
Khilji this 9-storyed tower is adorned by sculptures of Hindu deities around.
There are around 157 narrow steps leading to the terrace where the balconies
give a beautiful top angle view of the whole town.When illuminated in the
evening, the tower reflects a mesmerizing effect and the view is worth capturing
in the camera. This tower is the piece-de-resistance of chittaurgarh.
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