The pride and glory of Rajasthan,
Chittorgarh is known as the city of bravery and romance. Many
legends and tales associated with heroism and sacrifices of
the passionate men and women of Chittorgarh make it a wonderful
place to visit.
 The
main tourist attraction of Chittorgarh is its wonderful fort,
which is located on a steep hill beside the town. The 7th century
Chittorgarh Fort has witnessed many wars fought over
to protect the dignity and the respect of the beautiful queen,
Padmini. On the way to fort you can see two chhatris or memorials
of Jaimal and Kalla marking the spots where they fell while
defending the fort during the siege of 1568.You can also visit
the Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory) and the Kirti Stambh
(Tower of Fame). Besieged thrice by conquerors the city is an
example of the tremendous sacrifice of the residents of Chittorgarh.
Other major tourist attractions here are Rana Kumbha's Palace,
Padmini's Palace, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Kalika
Mata Temple, Government Museum and many gardens and
parks.
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