Chittaurgarh, Rajasthan, India
Chittorgarh, perhaps more than any other fortress, is symbolic of the futile, idealistic chivalry which was a way of Rajput life in the middle ages. Frequently plundered and sacked by superior invading armies, the warriors of Chittorgarh responded by declaring jauhar, a ritualistic, macabre suicide pact. The main places of interest in Chittorgarh are the Majestic Chittorgarh fort, The Vijay Stambh (or 'The Victory Tower'), The Kirti Stambh (or 'The tower of Fame') and the Rana Khumbha Palace.
Dec 25, 2008
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