Chittorgarh

Chittorgarh
City
Chittor fort
Chittor Fort, Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh is located in Rajasthan
Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh
Location in Rajasthan, India
Chittorgarh is located in India
Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh (India)
Coordinates: 24°53′N 74°38′E / 24.88°N 74.63°E / 24.88; 74.63
Country India
StateRajasthan
DistrictChittorgarh
Founded byChitrangada Mori
Named forChitrangada Mori
Government
 • BodyChittorgarh Municipal Council
Area
 • Total
41 km2 (16 sq mi)
Elevation
394.6 m (1,294.6 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
116,406
 • Rank91
 • Density2,800/km2 (7,400/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
 • Additional officialEnglish
 • SpokenMewari, Rajasthani
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
312001
Area code(s)+91-1472-XXXXXX
Vehicle registrationRJ-09
Websitewww.chittorgarh.rajasthan.gov.in
uitchittorgarh.nic.in

Chittorgarh (also Chitror or Chittor or Chittaurgarh) is a major city in the state of Rajasthan in western India. It lies on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas, and is the administrative headquarters of Chittorgarh District. It was a major stronghold of the Rajput State of Medapata. (modern Mewar) The city of Chittorgarh is located on the banks of river Gambhiri and Berach.

Chittorgarh is home to the Chittor Fort, the largest living fort in India and Asia. It was sacked thrice; first in 1303 by Alauddin Khalji, again in 1535 by Bahadur Shah of Gujarat, and lastly by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1568. Chittor has been a land of worship for Meera. It is also known for Panna Dai and Rani Padmini.[2][3][4]

Religions in Chittorgarh
Hinduism
80.45%
Islam
14.12%
Jainism
4.27%
Sikhism
.48%
Christianity
.2%
Distribution of religions
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  2. ^ International dictionary of historic places. Ring, Trudy., Salkin, Robert M., 1965–, La Boda, Sharon. Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers. 1994–1996. ISBN 9781884964046. OCLC 31045650.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. ^ Tillotson, G. H. R. (1987). The Rajput palaces : the development of an architectural style, 1450-1750. New Haven: Yale University Press. ISBN 0300037384. OCLC 14272201.
  4. ^ Singh, Sarina (2007). India (12th ed.). Footscray, Vic. ISBN 9781741043082. OCLC 141382100.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

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