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Top 10 magnificent forts in India

New Delhi: India has always been a land of royal past and legends. Since the country has been ruled by various emperors, from different dynasties, India has been dotted by numerous forts which stand as

India TV News Desk Updated on: November 23, 2014 10:16 IST

Chittorgarh Fort

Situated in the city of Rajasthan, the Chittorgarh Fort is considered to be the largest fort in India was constructed by the Mauryans during the 7th century AD

Initially ruled by Guhilot and later by Sisodias, the Suryavanshi clans of Chattari Rajputs from 7th century, the fort was abandoned in 1568 after the siege by Emperor Akbar.

The fort has been a witness to a numerous battles and was sacked thrice between the 15th and 16th centuries; in 1303 Allauddin Khilji defeated Rana Ratan Singh, in 1535 Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat defeated Bikramjeet Singh and in 1567 Emperor Akbar defeated Maharana Udai Singh II who left the fort and founded Udaipur.

Built in the shape of fish roughly, the fort complex comprises 65 historic built structures, among them 4 palace complexes, 19 main temples, 4 memorials and 20 functional water bodies.

The fort has seven gates with each gate built as massive stone structures with secure fortifications for military defense.

The Chittorgarh Fort is now a World Heritage Site.

 

 

 

 

 

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