The
Fort: Believed to have been constructed by later Maurya rulers in 7th
century AD, this fort is located on a 180 metre high hill, covering 700
acres. Tablets and Chattries bearing testimony to the acts of sacrifice and
gallantry lie between several monumental gates. The main gates are Padan
Pol. Bhairon Pol. Hanuman Pol and Ram Pol, with a distinct Rajput character;
the fort has many architectural attractions.
Vijay
Stambh (victory Tower): Built by Maharana Kumbha in commemoration of
victory over the Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat in 1440 AD, this 37
metre high tower is a structure of nine storeys. Its has withstood the
vagaries of nature through the centuries.
Kirti Stambh (Tower
of Fame): This 22 metre high tower of fame was built by a wealthy Jain
merchant in the 12th century AD and is dedictied to Adinathji, the first of
the Jain tirthankaras. The tower is decorated with figures from the Jain
pantheon.
Rana Kumbha's Palace: Although in ruins this
palace is of great historical and architectural interest. It is believed
that is one of the underground cellars, Rani Padmini and other women
committed Jauhar. This palace is the biggest monument in the fort of
Chttaur.
Meera and Kumbha Shuam Temple: This Temple is
associated with mystic poetess and a great devotee of Lord Krisha, Meerabai.
She was the wife of Rana Bhojraj and is said to have consumed poison sent by
the Rana but survived because of Lord Krishna's blessing.
Kalika
Mata Temple: A temple of Mother goddess Kali is the symbol of power and
velour. Originally it was built as a Sun Temples in the 8th century and was
converted into Kalika Mata Temple in the 14th century AD.
Government
Museum: The magnificent Fateh Prakash Mahal has been converted into a
musium now. It has rich collection of sculptures from temples and buildings
in the Fort.
Jaimal and Patta Palaces: The ruins of the
Palaces of Rathore Jaimal and Sisodia Patta remain symbols of the exemplary
gallantry of these great warriors.
Gardens and parks in the
Town: Pratap, Meera and Nehru parks set amidst beautiful developed.
Meerabai's Temple: Built in the northern Indian style on a
raised plinth, it has a conical roof and an inner sanctum. An open colonnade
around the sanctum has four small pavilions in each corner. Meerabai used to
worship Lord Krishna here.
Padmini's
Palace: Rani Padmini was a celebrated beauty and according to a legend,
it was here that Rana Ratan Singh showed a glimpse of her to Aallauddin
Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi. It overlooks a pool in which the Zanana Mahal
is situated, where Padmini stood when her reflection was shown to Allouddin
Khilji in a mirror placed in the main hall.
