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| The Fort (Chittaurgarh) |
This fort is a reminder of Rajput character and is set on a 180 mt high hill. The fort displays fantastic architecture, believed to be constructed by later Mauryan rulers in 7 th century A.D.
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| Vijay Sthamb (Chittaurgarh) |
This magnificent structure, built in commemoration of Maharana Kumbha's victory over Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat, stands 37 mt tall. The 9 storeyed structure houses 157 steps that lead to balconies which give a spectacular view of the ruins and across the hillside.
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| Kirti Sthamb (Chittaurgarh) |
This 22 mt tall tower is dedicated to Adinathji, the first of the Jain Tirthankaras. It was built by a wealthy Jain merchant in 12 th century A.D, with figures from the Jain pantheon decorating the tower.
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| Rana Kumbha's Palace (Chittaurgarh) |
This place is of great historical and architectural interest. It is said that in one of the underground cellars the legendary Rajput beauty, rani Padmini and other women committed Jauhar. This palace is the biggest monument in the fort of Chittaur.
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| Kalika Mata Temple (Chittaurgarh) |
Built in the 8 th century, as a sun temple it was converted into Kalika Mata Temple in the 14 th century A.D. This temple of Goddess Kali symbolises, power and valour.
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| Government Museum (Chittaurgarh) |
The magnificent Fateh Prakash Palace, now converted into a museum, houses a rich collection of sculptures from the ruins at Chittor.
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