Chittorgarh is a major city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, which is situated on the banks of the Berach River. This fort is considered the pride of the entire India. The Chittorgarh Fort was built by the Maurya rulers in the 7th century. This fort is spread over 700 acres of land. So, let's know about Chittorgarh fort history here...
Chittorgarh Fort History:
By the way, who and when this fort was constructed is not fully known because according to legends, this fort was constructed in the Mahabharata period, 5000 years ago. Many historians believe that Chittaranjan Mauri, the ruler of the Mauryans, built this citadel on a hill spanning 692 acres in the 7th century. This huge fort was built on a hill called Chitrakoot.
Interesting Facts About Chittorgarh Fort:
1. Chittorgarh Fort is the largest fort in India, which has been included in the World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
2. This huge fort was built by Chittaranjan Mauri, ruler of Mauryavans in the 7th century, on a hill spread over 692 acres.
3. There are many reservoirs in the fort on the Chittorgarh Fort. It is believed that earlier there were 84 reservoirs here, but now only 22 are left.
4. There are many temples present in Chittorgarh Fort, among which there are many ancient temples like Kalika Temple, Jain Temple, Ganesh Temple, Sammandeshwar Temple, Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, and Kumbha Shyam Temple.
5. There is also a legend about this fort that this huge fort was built by Kunti's son Bhima in the Dwapar era in one night.
6. Padan Pol is the first gate of this fort. It is said that due to the fierce war, a pada i.e. the disguise had reached here in a bloody condition. For this reason, this gate was named Padan Pol.
7. Bhairav Pol is the second door which is named after Solanki Bhairondas of Desuri. Bhairon Das gained valor speed while fighting with Bahadur Shah of Gujarat.
8. Similarly, the fourth door is named Ganesh Pol, which is also named after the temple of Ganapati. Near this gate is the temple of Lord Ganesha.
9. Jodla Pol is the fifth gate of the fort which connects the 5th and the sixth gate, which is why this gate was named Jodla Pol.
14. There is a temple of Laxmanji near the sixth gate of the fort, due to which this gate was named Laxman Pol.
15. After going beyond Lakshman Pol, comes the seventh door of the fort where Ram's temple is, that is why this gate was named Ram Pol.
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