Siege of Chittorgarh (1303) Battle of Chittor (1321) Siege of Chittorgarh (1535) Siege of Chittorgarh (1567–1568)
Garrison information
Occupants
Mauryans of Chittorgarh, Guhilas of Medapata, Sisodias of Mewar
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Type
Cultural
Criteria
ii, iii
Designated
2014 (36th session)
Part of
Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Reference no.
247
Region
South Asia
The Chittorgarh (literally Chittor Fort), also known as Chittod Fort, is one of the largest living forts in India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort was the capital of Mewar and is located in the present-day city of Chittorgarh. It sprawls over a hill 180 m (590.6 ft) in height spread over an area of 280 ha (691.9 acres) above the plains of the valley drained by the Berach River. The fort covers 65 historic structures, which include four palaces, 19 large temples, 20 large water bodies, 4 memorials and a few victory towers.
In 2013, at the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Chittorgarh Fort, along with five other forts of Rajasthan, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a group called the Hill Forts of Rajasthan
great fort of Chittor). Chittor was known as " Chit-Ror " at that time . Between 1251 and 1258 , Balban repeatedly led troops to Chitror fort . Under...
The hill forts series include—ChittorFort at Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh Fort at Rajsamand, Ranthambore Fort at Sawai Madhopur, Gagron Fort at Jhalawar...
1568. Chittor has been a land of worship for Meera. It is also known for Panna Dai and Rani Padmini. Originally called Chitrakuta, the ChittorFort is said...
Ratan Sen returned to Chittor and entered into a duel with Devapal, in which both died. Alauddin Khalji laid siege to Chittor to obtain Padmavati. Facing...
Stambha is a 12th-century tower situated at ChittorFort in Chittorgarh town of Rajasthan, India. Chittor has a history going back several centuries....
horsemen in the Mughal service. Chittor and other Mughal occupied areas of Mewar would be returned to the Rana, but Chittorfort would never be repaired. The...
The Vijaya Stambha is an imposing victory monument located within ChittorFort in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India. The tower was constructed by the Hindu...
the Sultan of Delhi, invaded Chittor. After reaching the foot of the Chittor hill, two wings of his army attacked the fort from two different sides. After...
of Mori Rajput rulers of Chittor. The Chittorgarh inscription dated 713 AD gives four names of Mori Rajput rulers of Chittor. Manuraja is identified with...
Mewar, Pratabgarh, Tonk, and Jhalawar. Chittaurgarh is famous for the Chittorfort, home to various famous Rajput dynasties. In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati...
who was smuggled here in 1535, when Chittor was under siege. Prince Udai later succeeded to the throne. The fort remained impregnable to direct assault...
as Vanquisher of Turushkas. After regaining Chittor, he built the Annapoorna Mata temple in ChittorFort dedicated to Aai Birwadi. He also built the old...
the first jauhar of Chittorgarh occurred during the 1303 siege of the Chittorfort. This jauhar became a subject of legendary Rajasthani poems, with Rani...
in the movie. Six forts of Rajasthan, namely, Amber Fort, ChittorFort, Gagron Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Kumbhalgarh and Ranthambore Fort were included in...
bhajan, and are very famous across India. Some Hindu temples, such as ChittorFort, are dedicated to Mirabai's memory. Legends about Mirabai's life, of...
in Amer town. Six forts of Rajasthan, namely, Amber Fort, ChittorFort, Gagron Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Kumbhalgarh and Ranthambore Fort were included in...
Maharana Karan Singh II. Maharana Jagat Singh built a wall around the ChittorFort. When Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan heard of it, he sent his noble wazir...
comprise: ChittorFort at Chittorgarh Kumbhalgarh Fort at Kumbhalgarh Ranthambore Fort at Sawai Madhopur Gagron Fort at Jhalawar Amer Fort at Jaipur Jaisalmer...
World Heritage Site. Other forts include the Mehrangarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort. The Hill Forts of Rajasthan (Amer, Chittor, Gagron, Jaisalmer, Kumbhalgarh...
other women of the fort after Ratan Sen's death to protect their honour from Alauddin Khilji, who successfully conquers ChittorFort. Nagmati is portrayed...
and was appointed at Chittor by Jahangir. In 1608, a massive army under Mahabat Khan was sent to Mewar through Mandal and Chittor. This army was badly...
confluence. Six Hill forts of Rajasthan, namely, Amer Fort, ChittorFort, Gagron Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Kumbhalgarh and Ranthambore Fort were included in the...
king of Chittor, Ratansen (identified with Ratnasimha, also called Ratan Singh in later legends). Alauddin Khalji of Delhi attacked Chittor to obtain...
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