What is the population of Chittorgarh, Rajasthan?

Chittorgarh has a population of approximately 116,400 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Chittorgarh, Rajasthan located?

Chittorgarh is located in Rajasthan, India, at approximate coordinates 24.8837°, 74.6244°.

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Chittorgarh

Total population

116,400

Elevation394 m

Land area41.76 km²

Coordinates24.88°, 74.62°

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City facts

Elevation

394 m

Area

41.76 km²

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Overview

Chittorgarh is a major city in the state of Rajasthan in western India. It lies on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas, and is the administrative headquarters of Chittorgarh District. It was a major stronghold of the Rajput State of Medapata. The city of Chittorgarh is located on the banks of the rivers Gambhiri and Berach.

History & geography

History

Originally called Chitrakuta, the Chittor Fort is said to have been built by Chitranga, a Mori king. The Guhila (Gahlot) ruler Bappa Rawal is said to have captured the fort in either 728 CE or 734 CE. However, some historians doubt the historicity of this legend, arguing that the Guhilas did not control Chittor before the reign of the later ruler Allata. Chittor has a history going back several centuries. It was an ancient centre of Jain tradition. Chittor is adjacent to the ancient city of Madhyamika. The Jain inscriptions at Mathura from the Kushana period (1st–3rd centuries CE) mention a "Majjhimilla" branch of the "Kottiya" gana, indicating that it was a major Jain centre. The famous Acharya Haribhadra Suri (6th century CE) was born in Chittor and wrote "Dhurtopakhyana" there. Chittor was known as "Chit-Ror" at that time. Between 1251 and 1258, Balban repeatedly led troops to Chittor fort. Under the orders of Alauddin Khilji, Ulugh Khan laid siege to Ranthambore, Chittor and Bundi forts. In 1303, the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khilji defeated the Guhila king Ratnasimha, and captured the fort. The fort was later captured by Hammir Singh, a king of the Sisodia branch of the Guhilas. Chittor gained prominence during the period of his successors, which included Rana Kumbha and Rana Sanga. In 1535, Bahadur Shah of Gujarat besieged and conquered the fort. However, Bahadur Shah was not able to hold Chittor for long, and the Sisodias captured it within a short time of his departure. In 1567–68, the Mughal emperor Akbar besieged and captured the fort. In 1615, as part of a peace treaty between Akbar's successor Jahangir and the Maharana of Mewar, Amar Singh I, Mewar accepted Mughal suzerainty and the fort as well as the areas surrounding Chittorgarh were given to…

Geography

Chittorgarh is located at in southern Rajasthan. It has an average elevation of . The district encompasses 350.8 square km (3.17 per cent of the Rajasthan State).

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