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Friday, 8 July 2011

FATEH PRAKASH PALACE MUSEUM

The Fateh Prakash Palace in Chittorgarh Fort was converted into a museum in the year 1968 so as to preserve the heritages of Chittorgarh. The Fateh Prakash Palace Museum Chittorgarh showcases a wide collection of historical heritages especially the sculptures belonging to medieval age. Among these, the statue of Ganpati dating back to 8th -9th century and statues of Jain Ambica and Indra belonging to post medieval era are the most remarkable sculptures.

Thursday, 7 July 2011

KIRTI STAMBH; TOWER OF FAME


                             """''KIRTI STAMBH"


Situated at Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan, India.
The 22 metre high tower was built by a Bagherwal Jain merchant Jijaji Kathod in 12th century. It is a seven story intricate structure with a cramped stairway of 54 steps and is full of figures from Jain pantheon.

VIJAY STAMBHA ; THE VICTORY TOWER

                                       

 
                      "VIJAY STAMBHA" 
 
"Tower of Victory" is an imposing structure located in Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan, India
It was constructed by Mewar king Rana Kumbha between 1442 AD and 1449 AD to commemorate his victory over the combined armies of Malwa and Gujarat led by Mahmud Khilji .

BHAIRON POLE:second gate of fort


                                               "BHAIRON POLE"
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Wednesday, 6 July 2011

PADAN POLE: FIRST GATE OF FORT

             ENTERANCE OF CHITTORGARH FORT


                                                 " PADAN POLE"




INSIDE LOOK OF KUMBHA PALACE


      






   




 BUILDING INSIDE THE KUMBHA MAHAL   






A SMALL TEMPLE IN PALACE





GUMBAD INSIDE PALACE





 CONSTRUCTION FOR LIGHT AND SOUND  SHOW
                     







A SIDE VIEW OF PALACE

NOTIFIED- 1956, JAIPUR CIRCLE

CHITTOR FORT IS A NATIONAL PROTECTED MONUMENT