Chittorgarh | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Chittor Fort, Chittorgarh | |
  Chittorgarh Location in Rajasthan, India  Chittorgarh Chittorgarh (India) | |
| Coordinates: 24°53′N 74°38′E / 24.88°N 74.63°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Chittorgarh |
| Founded by | Chitrangada Mori |
| Named for | Chitrangada Mori |
| Government | |
| • Body | Chittorgarh Municipal Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 41 km2 (16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 394.6 m (1,294.6 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 116,406 |
| • Rank | 91 |
| • Density | 2,800/km2 (7,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Additional official | English |
| • Spoken | Mewari, Rajasthani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 312001 |
| Area code(s) | +91-1472-XXXXXX |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-09 |
| Website | www |
| uitchittorgarh | |
Chittorgarh (also Chitror or Chittor or Chittaurgarh ) is a major city in the state of Rajasthan in western India. It lies on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas, and is the administrative headquarters of Chittorgarh District. It was a major stronghold of the Rajput State of Medapata. (modern Mewar) The city of Chittorgarh is located on the banks of river Gambhiri and Berach.
Chittorgarh is home to the Chittor Fort, the largest living fort in India and Asia. It was sacked thrice; first in 1303 by Alauddin Khalji, again in 1535 by Bahadur Shah of Gujarat, and lastly by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1568. Chittor has been a land of worship for Meera. It is also known for Panna Dai and Rani Padmini.[2][3][4]
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