Chittorgarh, situated on South Eastern plateau of Aravali mountain ranges, Rajasthan State, India.


Chittorgarh (also Chittor, Chittaur, or Chittaurgarh) is an ancient town in Rajasthan state of western India. It lies on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas, and is the administrative headquarters of Chittorgharh District and a former capital of the Sisodia clans of Rajput and of Mewar. Fiercely independent, the fort of Chittor was under siege thrice and each time they fought bravely and thrice Jauhar was committed by the ladies and children, first lead by Rani Padmini, and later by Rani Karnavati


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