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Fort Of Chittorgarh |
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Chittorgarh fort is a massive hilltop fort. Fort stands on a 240-hectares site on an 180m high hill from the plains below. (31 Photos) |
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Tower of Victory |
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(Vijay Stambh) - A 9 storyed tower is adorned by sculptures of Hindu deities around. (9 Photos) |
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Tower of Fame |
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(Kirti Stambh) is dedicated to Adinathji the 1stJain Teerthankar. The 22 metres high tower was build by a wealthy jain merchant in the 12th century A.D. (5 Photos) |
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Gaumukh Reservoir |
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A deep tank filled by a spring coming from a 'cow mouth', situated at the edge of the cliff on Chittorgarh fort. (10 Photos) |
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Rana Kumbha Palace |
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The ruined palace of great historical and architectural interest, being the most massive monument in the fort. (2 Photos) |
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Padmini Palace |
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The palace of Rani Padmini. A distinctly feminine structure that overlooks a pleasant pool. (7 Photos) |
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Meera Temple / Mira Bai Pictures |
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Build by Maharana Kumbha in 1449, this lord Vishnu Temple has beautiful idols in its sanctum, mendap and pillars. In the same premises, there is a small temple of Lord Krishhna. (13 Photos) |
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Kalika Mata Temple |
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This mother goddess temple was build originally in the 8th century as the sun temple and converted to its present form in the 14th century. (5 Photos) |
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Fateh Prakash Palace |
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Build by Maharana Fateh Singh this huge palace is of morden style. This palace, now a museum, has a rich collection of sculptures from temples and buildings. (9 Photos) |
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7 Gates of the Fort |
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To enter in to the Fort Of Chittorgarh, the person has to go through seven huge gates (Pols). (10 Photos) |
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Jain Temples |
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At present six jain temples on the fort of Chittor. The largest and chief among them is the temple of Bhagawan Adinatha with fifty-two devkulikas. (20 Photos) |
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Jaimal Patta Palaces |
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Rathod Jaimal and Sisodia Patta who bravely sacrificed their lives during fighting against Akbar's army. (3 Photos) |
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