Vijay Stambh -Tower of Victory :
On day three morning you are in Chittaurgarh. The day begins with a visit to the fort, lauded in legends of valour and chivalry. History has it at Bappa Rawal, the founder of the Sisodia dynasty, conquered Chittaur in the middle of the 8th century from the Maurya rulers. Chittaur was besieged and plundered thrice, and the womenfolk performed 'jauhar', in a sacred fire to protect their honour everytime. |