Chittorgarh, ~300km southwest of Jaipur, is known as the City of Valour.  The city is most famous for Chittor Fort, a massive, imposing structure sitting 150m (487 ft) atop a plateau in the Aravalli Hills.  Constructed in 5 A.D., the fortress was attacked 3 times. Consequently, the eroded, battle-torn ruins - all that remains of Chittor Fort - is no longer the intimidating force it once was.  Having said that, the sheer vastness of the fort is nothing short of breathtaking. Within the 13km² (700 acres) lived 75,000 people, including soldiers.  There were also 113 temples on castle property.

The original front entrance to Chittor Fort.

Bottom left: Meerabai Temple - one of 113 within Chittor Fort - is where Meera, wife of Rana Bhojraj, worshipped the Hindu God, Lord Krishna.  Bottom right: Close-up of the temple illustrates the intricate detail of the structure.

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