The magnificent Chittorgarh Fort is considered to be the largest castle in India.
A stunning video overview of the castle:
Some history of the castle:
There is also a legendary princess Rani Padmini (also known as Padmavati) who appears in Indian literature as a Helen of Troy figure, renowned for her beauty who became Queen of Chittorgarh. You can read her exciting story in an English translation, free to download at the Internet Archive:
Padmavati - An Epic Poem by Malik Muammad Jais
(English Translation by Shirreff A. G.)
A map of the immense castle layout:
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