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Chittorgarh Fort is now listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites under Hill Forts Of Rajasthan.<br><br>If you are looking for a Travel operator for your Udaipur to Chittorgarh Taxi Fare, Visit Here.
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Perched up high above on a hilltop, the fort of Chittorgarh is an epitome of Rajputi strength and valor. Echoing off the Rajputi gallant and luxury of the bygone era, the fort is also associated with the infamous Jauhar of RaniPadmini. But apart from this, there are several other fascinating facts that might ignite up the curious traveler in you. • The Largest Fort In India In Terms Of Area Comprising of 65 historic built structures including 4 palaces, 19 significant temples, 4 memorials and several water bodies, the fort of Chittorgarh is the largest fort in India area wise. Located on top of a rock-strewn plateau, it has 305 hectares of a component site, with a buffer zone of 427 hectares. This grand citadel of glory is approximately 2km in length and is 155 m wide. • Constructed By A Mauryan Ruler Built in the 7th century AD by the Mauryans, the fort gets its name from the Mauryan ruler, Chitrangda Mori.
• Shaped Like A Fish When seen from a bird’s eye view, the fort appears to be in the shape of a fish circumscribed on a hilltop. • Bedecked With Numerous Water Bodies The prudent framework of the fort consists of 84 water bodies out of which only 22 remain. Fed by the natural rainwater and catchments, the total water storage capacity of the water bodies comprising of ponds, wells, and step-wells is of 4 billion liters, sufficient for an army of 50,000. • World Heritage Site Chittorgarh Fort is now listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites under Hill Forts Of Rajasthan. If you are looking for a Travel operator for your Udaipur to Chittorgarh Taxi Fare, Visit Here.
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