Rajasthan is a state located in the western part of India. Chittorgarh is a district in the state of Rajasthan. The administrative headquarters of the district is the ancient city of Chittorgarh. The district is separated by Neemuch District of Madhya Pradesh into two parts namely a bigger western part and a lesser eastern part. The western part of the district borders with Neemuch, Mandsaur, and Ratlam districts of Madhya Pradesh on the east, and the Rajasthan district of Pratapgarh on the south, Udaipur and Rajsamand on the east, and Bhilwara on the north. Bhilwara, Bundi and Kota districts of Rajasthan on the north and Neemuch District of Madhya Pradesh on the south and west surrounds the eastern portion of the district.

Chittorgarh is also known as Chittor, Chittaur or Chittaurgarh. It is a city and a municipality in Rajasthan. It is situated on the banks of Gambhiri and Berach River, which is a tributary of the Banas. It is the administrative headquarters of Chittorgarh District. Earlier it used to a capital of the Sisodia clans of Rajputs of Mewar. The district was divided. Pratap Garh, a new district, was formed by taking some portions from Udaipur District. 

Chittorgarh History

Chittor was intensely independent in the old times. The fort of Chittor was under siege three times. Each time they fought back valiantly. Thrice, Jauhar was devotedly led by the ladies and children. Rani Padmini was the leader of Chittor and later it was Rani Karnavati who led it. In the war against Allaudin Khalji, the reputed warriers Gora and Badal became legendary. In the war against Mughals the sacrifice of Jaimal and Phata was immense. In order to offend and insult the Hindus, the Mughal Emperor AKbar put up their statues in the fort of Agra. Chittorgarh Fort, the biggest fort in Asia is located in Chittorgarh and the place has also been the land of devotion and reverence for Meera. When the Mughal Emperor Akbar took over Chittorgarh in 1568, Jahaur was performed for the third time, an ultimate sacrifice for freedom. The capital was relocated to Udaipur, in the west. It is located in the foothills of the Aravalli Range, where Rana Udai Singh II had set up his house in 1559. Udaipur was taken into the union of India in 1947. Until then it stayed the capital of Mewar. Slowly Chittorgarh lost its political significance.

Chittorgarh Tourism

Tourist places in Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh Fort
Kalika Mata Temple
Vijay Stambh
Kirti Stambh
Rana Kumbha's Palace
Rani Padmini's Palace