Anirudh introduces viewers to Chittorgarh, highlighting its historical significance through figures like Maharana Pratap and Mirabai. He details the fort's features, including temples, ponds, and palaces, and recounts the tale of Queen Padmini's sacrifice. The fort's architecture, cultural importance, and the local community's contributions are also discussed. Anirudh encourages viewers to visit and learn more about this heritage site.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Chittorgarh Fort is located in Rajasthan, India.
2. The fort is also known as the fort of Chittorgarh.
3. Chittorgarh Fort is the largest fort in India and Asia.
4. The fort has 113 temples, 84 water ponds, and many historical buildings.
5. The fort is 310 kilometers from Jaipur and 110 kilometers from Udaipur.
6. The boundary wall of the fort covers an area of 700 acres.
7. The total length of the boundary wall is 3 kilometers.
8. The fort is divided into three parts: the first part is where locals live, the second part has the fort, and the third part is the Jungle Kala area.
9. The population of the local people living in the fort is about 5,000.
10. The deer park in the Jungle Kala area covers an area of 5 kilometers.
11. Maharana Kumbha built the fort in 1433.
12. The main gate of the fort is called Suraj Pol.
13. Sultan Alauddin Khilji of Delhi entered the fort through Suraj Pol to get Queen Padmini.
14. Queen Padmini and 16,000 female slaves jumped into the Jauhar Kund and burned themselves alive to save their honor.
15. The Vijay Stambh (Tower of Victory) was built by Rana Kumbha to commemorate his victory over the states of Malwa and Gujarat.
16. The Vijay Stambh took 10 years to build and was completed between 1448 and 1458 AD.
17. The cost of building the Vijay Stambh was Rs 90 lakh.
18. The height of the Vijay Stambh is 122 feet, and it has 157 stairs.
19. The Gaumukh Kund is a pond where Queen Padmini used to bathe.
20. The Kumbhashyam Temple was built by Rana Kumbha in 1433.
21. The Kumbhashyam Temple has idols of Radha Krishna and Balram.
22. Meerabai's temple is located near the Kumbhashyam Temple.
23. Meerabai was a devotee of Lord Krishna and a saint.
24. Raja Bhoj Raj's brother tried to kill Meerabai twice, but she survived both attempts.
25. The original idol of Meerabai was taken by her, and the current idol is a replica.
26. The Surajpol Door was the main entry gate of the fort.
27. Hot oil and water were poured from the top of the door to prevent enemies from entering.
28. The Tower of Prem Kirti Stambh was built by the Jains in the 12th century.
29. The height of the Tower of Prem Kirti Stambh is 72 feet.
30. The Ratan Singh Palace was built by Ratan Singh II in the 16th century.
31. Ratan Singh II was the son of Darshan Rana Sanga.
32. The temple on the Samadhi was built by Raja Bhoj in the 11th century.
33. The temple has a nine feet idol made of a single stone.
34. The idol has the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.
35. The Nagina Bazaar was a market in those times.
36. The mansion of Bhamashah is closed by the government.
37. Bhamashah was a friend, colleague, and advisor of Maharana Pratap.
38. The Fateh Prakash Palace has been developed by the State Government as a museum.
39. The museum remains closed on Mondays and is open from 9:45 am to 5:45 pm on other days.
Note: Some of the facts may be repeated or rephrased for clarity, but I've tried to keep them concise and accurate.