Chittorgarh Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Rajasthan state of western India
About Chittorgarh
Historically, the Chittorgarh fort was built by the Maurayans in 7th century A.D. Some accounts say that the Mori dynasty was in possession of the fort when Bappa Rawal, the founder of the kingdom of Mewar, seized Chittorgarh (Chittor Fort) and made it his capital in 734 AD. Some other accounts say Bappa Rawal received it as a part of the dowry after marriage with the last Solanki princess. The first attack was by Alauddin Khilji in 1303 A.D., who was enamoured by the beauty of Padmini of which he had only heard. Rani Padmini preferred death to abduction and dishonour and committed Jauhar (an act of self-immolation by leaping into a large fire) along with all the other ladies of the fort. All the men left the fort in saffron robes to fight the enemy unto death. Chittorgarh was captured in
Top Attractions in Chittorgarh
Explore the best things to see and do in Chittorgarh:
- ★Fateh Prakash Palace
- ★Gaumukh Reservoir
- ★Jain Temples
- ★Kalika Mata Temple
- ★Kirti Stambha
- ★Meera Temple
- ★Padmini's Palace
- ★Rana Kumbha's Palace
Where to Eat in Chittorgarh
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bassi Fort Palace
- 🍴Castle Bijaipur
- 🍴Hotel Meera
- 🍴Hotel Padmini
- 🍴Pratap Palace
Where to Stay in Chittorgarh
- 🏨Bassi Fort Palace
- 🏨Bhagwati Hotel
- 🏨Castle Bijaipur
- 🏨Hotel Chetak
- 🏨Hotel Gaurav Palace
- 🏨Hotel Natraj
Chittorgarh Travel Guide Sections
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