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Chittorgarh, also spelled Chittaurgarh, is in the southern part of Rajasthan, lies on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas, and is the administrative headquarters of Chittorgharh District.
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Chittorgarh, also spelled Chittaurgarh, is in the southern part of Rajasthan, lies on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas, and is the administrative headquarters of Chittorgharh District. It is 112 km from Udaipur and 182 km from Ajmer. The city served as a capital to the Sisodia clans of Rajputs of Mewar for a long time.
Historical Timeline
728
The Guhila (Gahlot) ruler Bappa Rawal is said to have captured the fort in either 728 CE or 734 CE.
1251
Between 1251 and 1258, Balban repeatedly led troops to Chittor fort.
1303
In 1303, the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khilji defeated the Guhila king Ratnasimha, and captured the fort.
1535
In 1535, Bahadur Shah of Gujarat besieged and conquered the fort.
1567
In 1567–68, the Mughal emperor Akbar besieged and captured the fort.
1615
In 1615, as part of a peace treaty between Akbar's successor Jahangir and the Maharana of Mewar, Amar Singh I, Mewar accepted Mughal suzerainty and the fort as well as the areas surrounding Chittorgarh were given to Mewar.
Historical Sites
Kalika Mata Temple
Samadhishvara Temple
Rana Kumbha's Palace
Kirti Stambha
Padmini's Palace
Notable Figures
Kalika Mata Temple
Samadhishvara Temple
Rana Kumbha's Palace
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