Chittorgarh

'The Heroic City '

Mt. Abu

In 1568, the Mughal emperor Akbar conquered the town. The beautiful fort of Chittorgarh at the hilltop is one of the most historically significant in Rajasthan. Three times in its long history, the stronger enemy sacked Chittor. Honor was always more important than death and Chittor still holds a special place in the hearts of many Rajputs. The only reason for visitors to come to Chittor is to see the fort. In and around Chittorgarh there are an increasing number of industries, some of which can be seen from the fort. The fort stands on a 280-hectare site on top of the 180m high hill, which rises abruptly from the surrounding plain. Until 1568 the town of Chittor was also on the hill trop but today's modern town known as lower town sprawls to the west of the hill. All of Chittor’s attractions are within the fort.
Rana Kumbha Palace:

It is a 15th century Palace. It contains both elephant and horse stables and a Shiva temple. Across from the palace is the archaeological office and museum. Beyond the Rana Kumbha Palace is the Fateh Prakash Palace, which is much more modern. Chittor’s other famous tower, is the Kirti Stambha or "Tower of Fame". It was built around the 12th century. Close to the Fateh Prakash Palace is the Meera Temple, built during the reign of Rana Kumbha. There is one larger temple in this same compound which was built in the 15th century known as Kumbha Shyam Temple or the Temple of Varah.