Chittaurgarh Fort
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Chittorgarh Fort or as called in Rajasthani language, The Chittorgarh Qila is the largest fort in India and the grandest in the state of Rajasthan. The Chittorgarh fort is plainly known as Chittor, which was the capital of Mewar. It was ruled initially by Guhilot and later by Sisodias, the Suryavanshi of Chattori Rajputs, from Seventh century, and it was finally abandoned in 1568 after the siege by great Emperor Akbar.
The Chittorgarh fort is located in Chittorgarh,the southern part of the state of Rajasthan (India), it is 112 km far from Ajmer, and midway between Delhi and Mumbai(India).
This fort sprawls over a hill 180m in height above the plains of the valley drained by the Berach River. The fort precinct with an evocative history is studded with historical palaces, gates, temples and two prominent commemoration towers are also present there. These fort monumental ruins have inspired the imagination of tourists and writers.