Chittorgarh is located at a distance of 175 km from Udaipur. Chittorgarh was very powerful state of India in royal days, named after Chitrangad Maurya. Chittorgarh has many palaces, temples and towers. Chittorgarh Fort is a very huge structure atop a 180 m high hillock. Approach to the fort is not easy; it is 1 Km curvy step path.
Approached by seven gates, Chittorgarh Fort has an amazing fortification. Names of gates of this fort are Padan pol, Bhairon Pol, Hanuman Pol, Jorla Pol, Lakshman Pol, to the main gate Rampol. The main gate of the fort is called Suraj Pol. Many gorgeous palaces adorn the fort like Rana Kumbha Palace, the Fateh Prakash Palace, the Tower of Victory and Rani Padmini's Palace. All these structures are magnificent examples of Rajput architectural features.
Chittorgarh Fort is 3 miles long and 495 ft high. This is the largest fort in India. Romance and chivalry of Rajputs are depicted by fort of Chittorgarh. The fort has cenotaphs of two heroes of Chittor, Jaimal and Kalla. There are temples near Hanuman Pol, Ram Pol, Lakshman pol.
Chittorgarh fort is more than a structure; it is an emblem of valor, truth and nobility. Fort was attacked thrice, sacked and rite of Jauhar was performed on each occasion. In 1567, in a battle with mughal emperor Akbar, then ruler of Chittor, Udaisingh fled. After that Chittorgarh was never resettled.
Vijay Stambh or Tower of Victory, 37 meters high structure with nine storeys, is special attraction in the fort. Another feature is Kirti Stambh or Tower of Fame, a 22 meter high structure built in 12th century.
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