Chittorgarh Fort

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Chittorgarh, also known as Chittod Fort, is one of the largest forts in India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort was the capital of Mewar and is located in the present-day city of Chittorgarh. It sprawls over a hill 180 m (590.6 ft) in height spread over an area of 280 ha above the plains of the valley drained by the Berach River. The fort covers 65 historic structures, which include four palaces, 19 large temples, 20 large water bodies, 4 memorials and a few victory towers.

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Chittaur Garh; Chittaurgarh Fort; Chittor Fort; Chittor Garh; Fort of Chittaur as a whole (N-RJ-41)
fortHill Forts of Rajasthan, India

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  • Siege of Chittorgarh
  • Siege of Chittorgarh
    1303 battle between the Delhi Sultanate and the Guhila Dynasty
  • Siege of Chittorgarh
    1535 battle between the Gujarat Sultanate and the Kingdom of Mewar
  • Siege of Chittorgarh
    A siege by the Mughal forces of Akbar of the Mewari Rajput fort of Chittorgarh.
  • Chittorgarh Fort
    historic fort in Rajasthan, India
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1567 — 1568 Siege of Chittorgarh
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eventarmed conflict1303Siege of ChittorgarhsiegeWikidata
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eventarmed conflict1567Siege of Chittorgarhbattle, siegeWikidata
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