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चित्तौडगढ दुर्ग

## [संपादित करें] इतिहास

Historically, it is considered that Chittor was built by the Rajput Maurya dynasty in the 7th century AD. It was then named Chitrakut after Chitrang Mori, a Rajput chieftain as inscribed on ancient Mewari coins. Traditional accounts say that the Mori dynasty was in possession of the fort when Bappa Rawal seized it in 734 AD. Chittor was one of the most contested seats of power in India. It is famous in the annals of the Mewar Dynasty as its first capital (prior to this, the Guhilots, forerunners of the Mewar Dynasty, ruled from Idar, Bhomat, and Nagda), and renowned in India's long struggle for freedom. By tradition, it remained the Mewar capital for 834 years. With the following interruptions, the fort has always remained in possession of the Sisodias,The Kingdom of Mewar was founded by Bappa Rawal, of the Guhilot (or Gehlot/Guhila) clan of Rajputs, who established himself as ruler of Mewar in 734, with Chittor garh (Chittor fort) as his capital. Chittorgarh was captured in 1303 by Ala ud din Khilji, Sultan of Delhi, but was recaptured in 1326 by Hammir Singh, a scion of the same Gehlot clan. The dynasty (and clan) fathered by him came to be known by the name Sisodia after the village where he was born.

By the 16th century, Mewar had become the leading Rajput state. Rana Sangha of Mewar led a combined Rajput forces against the Mughal emperor Babur in 1527, but was defeated at the Battle of Khanua. After the Mughal Emperor Akbar captured Chittorgarh in 1568, the capital was moved west to Udaipur, in the foothills of the Aravalli Range, where Rana Udai Singh II had established a residence in 1559. Udaipur remained the capital of Mewar until it acceded unto the union of India in 1947, and Chittorgarh gradually lost its importance.

However, Chittorgarh remains replete with historic associations and hold a special place in the hearts of many Rajputs, as it was a bastion of the clan at a time when every other stronghold had succumbed to invasion. The name Chittor derives from Chitrangada Mori a ruler of Panwar clan who laid the foundation of the fort. Chittor or Chitrakot or circular kot(wall).

Chittaurgarh is located at 24.88° N 74.63° E[१]. It has an average elevation of 394 metres (1292 feet).

## [संपादित करें] Demographics

As of 2001 India censusसाँचा:GR, Chittaurgarh had a population of 96,028. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Chittaurgarh has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 61%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

## [संपादित करें] Places to see

- चित्तौडगढ दुर्ग

## [संपादित करें] External links

- 2001 photo gallery by Andy Carvin
- Chittorgarh Information

- चित्तौडगढ

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