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During my travels I’ve been to many a fort, and have found
most of them to be stark, formidable and dusty. Chittorgarh Fort in India , however,
is changing my whole outlook on these typically austere structures. As forts
go, this one is pretty classy and even features a stunning moat. Sign me up
for a fortnight! (Snicker.)
There’s some pretty impressive history here as well. Built by
Maurya rulers in the 600s AD, the fort spans 700 acres and was the site of
three major battles. It was occupied by the Rajputs, who protected Chittorgarh
fiercely and never surrendered it to enemy invaders. I don’t blame them. If I
were living in such a beautiful place, I’d fight to the death before giving it
up, too. Or so I’d like to think.
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