When you are with your entire gang of travel freaks on a group tour of India and has presently stay at the Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, the state most popular in tourist circuits on a trip to India, you can’t miss visiting the Chittaurgarh fort. On your Rajasthan tour after Jaipur, the next preferred destination that you will be advised by the guides as well as travelling veterans is Chittaurgarh Fort. The fort is known for great heroism and bravery attached to it as the fort has witnessed great bloodshed and sacrifices attached to it.
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| India Group Tour |
Situated in district of Udaipur, the first historical monument that you will encounter there is Kumbha Palace a massive palace constructed by Rana Kumbha in 15th century. The epitome of Rajput architecture the palace was used by Royal family as a place of residence and included stable for horses and other buildings. Mewar’s symbol the Golden Sun was once kept in this palace and was revered by the King every morning. Kumbha’s palace is also the birth place of Rana Udai Singh that further associating with the tale of Panna Dhai, who let her own infant son die to save the Rana Udai Singh.
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| Kumbah Palace |
Along with the Kumbha’s Palace there is a Meera Bai’s palace in the background. Meer Bai is a great poet saint and devotee of Lord Krishna. Meera was married to Prince Bhoj Raj, the eldest son of Rana Sanga of Chittod. She is a famous for devotion to Lord Krishna and the hymns and songs that she created are famous today even after five century later.
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| Vijay Stambh |
The most important monument within Chittaurgarh fort is Vijay Stambh that is a victory tower that is massive nine story tower made in 1440 AD by Rana Kumbha to celebrate his victory over Sultan Mehmud Khilji of Gujarat. This magnificent architecture is elaborately decorated with images from Indian mythology. With 157 steps to climb on its top Vijay Stambh is a UNESCO world heritage site that you will get to see on your India group tour to Chittaurgarh Fort.
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| Gumukh Reservoir |
Other important monuments in Chittaurgarh fort are Samiddhesvara Temple and Goumukh Reservoir
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