Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat is finally coming to theatres after much ruckus was made for a few weeks, after dropping the presumably problematic ‘i’ from the title. All the commotion caused by these gangs has triggered discussions regarding the factual accuracy of the film and the legend of Padmavati herself, and of imagined ‘insults’ to the ‘pride’ of people loosely associated with kings of the past. And in all those discussions, we have may missed out on the real magnificence of Chittorgarh, the fort and city that actually exists, that inspired all the legends and stories in the first place. As a reminder, we take you through the fort and show you a glimpse of its splendour and sheer magnitude. ALSO READ: Jodhpur and Jaisalmer in 4 Days: Itinerary for a Whirlwind Adventure Also Read - Rajasthan: CLP Meet Ends, Congress Vows to Bring Confidence Motion in Assembly Tomorrow
The hills around Chittorgarh Fort and the serpentine road that leads up to it
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A Reservoir within the fortified wall of Chittorgarh Fort
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Another view of the fort with the Tower of Victory, ramparts and Hindu temples
A view of the Tower of Victory and the temples & palaces in the Chittorgarh fort
One of the many temples in the fort, an example of Indo-Aryan (North Indian) architecture
Ram Pol Gate leading to the fort (Garh) of Chittorgarh
Ruins of Rana Kumbha Palace in the fort of Chittor
A closer look at the Maharana Kumbh Palace (Mahal) at Chittorgarh
Hindu Jain Temple named Satris Deori, built in the 11th century in Chittorgarh Fort
Mahasati Gate located inside the fort of Chittorgarh, with Samideshwar Hindu Temple in the background
Details of the Adhbudhnath Shiva Temple located inside the fort, with sculptures of Apsaras
Reflections of Padmini’s Palace located inside the fort
Reflections of Ratan Singh Palace inside the fort
Another view of the Ratan Singh Palace, with a Hindu Temple in the foreground
Finally, we leave you with a picturesque panorama of Chittorgarh Fort
Chittorgarh was, for centuries, the capital of the Mewar kingdom. Its massive walls withstood many attacks. And the few moments that it fell to the siege of enemies became epic tales in their own might. Padmaavat itself is focused on a fictional account of the very real siege of the fort by Allaudin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. The fort’s imposing scale has even turned its origins into a myth; it is said that Bhima, the powerful Pandava of Mahabharata, built the fort himself. Located at the top of a 180-meter high hillock, the fort covers 700 acres, connected by a long serpentine road and with seven massive gateways or pols along the way.