King Sapaldaksha in 944 AD. Another theory stipulates that King Jayant, also
a Chauhan rajput, built the Ranthambore Fort during 1110 AD. It is most likely
that the construction of the fort commenced during the mid 10th Century A.D.
and continued for a few centuries after that. Surrounded by the Ranthambore
National Park a Project Tiger reserve, the imposing ramparts of the fort soar
above standing testimony to their historical past. Depart for Chittaurgarh.
Day 10:
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Arrive and visit the Fort which is the best known fort of
Rajasthan - impragnable and undaunted.Chittorgarh is the
epitome of Chattari Rajput (Indian warrior caste) pride,
romance and spirit for people of Chittor always chose death
before surrendering against anyone. It reverberates with history of heroism
and sacrifice that is evident from the tales still sung by the bards of
Rajasthan. Though it can now be called a ruined citadel there is much more
to this huge fort. It is a symbol of all that was brave, true and noble in the
glorious Rajput tradition Images of love and valour, scars of battles lost and
won... thrice besieged Chittaurgarh is all this and more. Moving legends of
honour and pr i de wi l l echo i n your mi nd as you proceed t o
Udaipur.Historically, it is considered that Chittor was built by the Maurya
dynasty in the 7th century AD.[citation needed] It was then named Chitrakut
after Chitrangada Mori, a Rajput chieftain as inscribed on ancient Mewari
coins. The fort is surrounded by a circular wall which has seven huge gates
before one can enter inside the main fort area. Some accounts say that the
Mori dynasty was in possession of the fort when Bappa Rawal the founder of
the kingdom of Mewar seized Chittor garh (Chittor fort) and made it his capital
in 734 AD. After sightseeing proceed to Udaipur by Palace on Wheels.
Day 11:
Udaipur is one of the most beautiful cities of Rajasthan,
known as the city of Lakes, Palaces and Gardens, Temples
and Forts. Lunch at Hotel Lake Palace, the former summer
residence of the princess of Mewar. Enjoy the tranquility
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