About The Fort
Set on a high plateau, the fort sprawls supremely over the countryside.
It was here that the Sisodias went to war against the Mughals at the
famous battle of Haldighati. All of the Chittaurh's attractions are
located within the fort. A zigzag ascent of over1 km leads through seven
gateways to the main gate on the western side, the Rampol (pol
means 'gate').
On the climb, you pass two chhatries (cenotaphs) between the
second and third gates. They mark the spots where Jaimal and Kalla,
heroes of the 1568 siege, fell during the struggle against Akbar. The
main gate on the eastern side of the fort is the Surajpol. Within the
actual fort itself, a circular road runs around the ruins and there is
also a deer park situated in the southern end.
There are good views over the town, countryside and huge cement factory
from the western end of the fort; there is even a small village located
here.
Today, the fort of Chittaurh is virtually a deserted ruin, but
impressive remainders of its grandeurs still stand. The main sites in
the fort can all be seen in half a day but, if one likes the atmosphere
of ancient sites, then it is definitely worth spending longer as this is
a very mellow place.
