Surrounded by custard apple trees, there is also a Mahadev temple near the Haveli, and right behind are the Moti Bazaar and Nagina Bazaar as well. Located in front of the topkhana in Chittorgarh, the Haveli has been maintained by the Archeological Survey of India. Infact Maharana Pratap ran out of funds for his fight against the Mughals, when Bhamashah and Tarachand gave him their own wealth. He and his brother Tarachand are well known as warriors of great acumen, having fought a number of battles under MaharanaPratap, including the one at Haldighati. Bhamashah has held quite an important place in Rajput history, being one of the most well-known ministers to Maharana Pratap. One of the lesser known places in the city, Bhamashah ki Haveli elicits a sense of former grandeur that well befits the person it was made for.
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Full of forts and palaces that let you travel back to the past, Chittorgarh has a number of places of interest that can satisfy a traveler’s soul. In the Chittorgarh Fort, where Jaimal and Patta had lost their lives, one can find a cenotaph made in their honour.Ĭhittorgarh is a city that resonates with Rajputana pride, passion, and bravery. The statues were later removed by Aurangzeb. Impressed by their fearlessness, Akbar himself ordered the construction of figures of the two brave hearts sitting on their elephant outside the Agra Fort. In the war, Jaimal and Patta sacrificed their lives while exhibiting extraordinary valour. Following this, the responsibility of protecting the fort was given to Rathod Jaimal and Sisodia Patta. According to historian Gaurishankar Hirachand Ojha, in 1567, as Akbar’s giant army surrounded the fort of Chittorgarh with an intention to attack the kingdom, the chieftains of Maharana Uday Singh (ruler of the Mewar dynasty, presently Chittorgarh) unanimously decided that it was wise at the moment to send Maharana's family to the hills in the company of some warlords. Located inside the the Chittorgarh Fort, Jaimal and Patta’s Palace is a symbol of the bravery and gallantry of the Rajputs.
Surrounded by rivers on three sides and nestled among the Aravali ranges and dense forests, the beauty of this fort attracts tourists from all over the world. Bhainsrorgarh Fort has now been converted into a luxury heritage hotel by the erstwhile royal family. It is believed that Allauddin Khilji also attacked this fort and destroyed all the old temples and buildings, that’s why the older history of this fort still remains unknown. It passed through the hands of several clans before becoming a part of the Mewar Kingdom. However, the Bhainsrorgarh Fort is believed to be built in the 2nd century and there are several folklores about who built the fort. But, there is no accurate information about who built the fort and exactly when it was built. and there are various legends about this place. Bhainsrorgarh was granted to Lalsingh as jangeer by Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar in 1741 AD. This fort has a remarkable history, it was built by Rawat Lal singh-II son of Rawat Kesari Singh of Salumber. Upon seeing this grand fort and its fascinating beauty, British historian Colonel James Todd once said that if he was offered a jagir (estate) in Rajasthan and given the option to choose, it would be Bhainsogarh. It is located 235 kilometers north-east of Udaipur and 50 kilometers south of Kota. Major tourist attractions in Nagari include the Ancient Shiva Temple, Hathiyon ka Bara, and Ubhdivat or the Prakash stambh.īhainsrorgarh Fort is perched on a steep slate ridge, about 200 feet high, surrounded by the Chambal and Brahmani rivers. Later, it was conquered by the Huna king. In the 3rd century, Nagari was ruled by the Malavas. After then, Nagari came under the influence of the Western Kshatrapa in the 2nd century. Patanjali, the contemporary of Pushyamitra Sunga, has mentioned in his Mahabhashya, about the attack of the Yavans (Greeks) on Madhyamika in 150 BC. The Sibi tribes were probably defeated by yavans (Greeks). The coins of the Sibi tribe found here have the legend ‘majhamikaya sibi janapadasa’. In the first century, Nagari was ruled by the Sibi tribes. A large number of punch marked coins, along with other old coins were also found in the excavations. The excavations found here are surrounded by many interesting facts and show the signs of strong Hindu and Buddhist influence. It was a flourishing town from the Mauryan period, and remained so up to the Gupta period. According to the inscription found in Barli, near Ajmer in 443 BC, this town was named as Majhimika.
In the ancient era, it was known as Majhimika or Madhyamika. Nagari is a village situated 18 Km North of Chittorgarh, on the banks of river Berach.