奇陶尔加尔堡, 拉贾斯坦邦, 印度 Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India (© chetansoni/Shutterstock)

奇陶尔加尔堡, 拉贾斯坦邦, 印度 Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India (© chetansoni/Shutterstock)

忠勇的雕刻石 Carved stones of courage

奇陶尔加尔堡, 拉贾斯坦邦, 印度

奇陶尔加尔堡坐落在印度拉贾斯坦邦一座海拔超过590英尺的山丘上，占地约690英亩。它骄傲地见证着著名武士家族——拉杰普特人的英勇事迹。拉杰普特人的名字源自梵语“rajaputra”，意为“国王之子”，他们以其高贵的血统和尚武传统而闻名于整个印度北部。这座堡垒的石墙见证了几个世纪以来拉贾斯坦邦吟游诗人的歌谣中流传的勇气、骄傲和浪漫。据传说，印度史诗《摩诃婆罗多》中的英雄比姆是这座堡垒的奠基者。

奇陶尔加尔堡是印度最大的堡垒之一，拥有65座历史建筑，包括四座宫殿、19座大型寺庙、20座水库、四座纪念碑和几座胜利塔。这座堡垒周长约8.1英里，最长3.1英里。从平原出发，沿着一条陡峭的之字形山路蜿蜒而上，全长约半英里，从横跨甘比里河的石灰岩桥开始。沿着这条路攀登，穿过古老的城门，您仿佛能听到战争和传说的回响——仿佛在邀请您踏入一段鲜活的历史篇章。

Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India

High on a hill rising over 590 feet in Rajasthan, India, Chittorgarh Fort spans approximately 690 acres. It stands as a proud witness to the valor of the famed warrior clans—the Rajputs. Their name comes from the Sanskrit 'rajaputra,' meaning 'son of a king,' and they are celebrated for their noble lineage and martial traditions across northern India. The fort's stone walls have witnessed centuries of courage, pride, and romance, remembered in the songs of Rajasthan's bards. According to legend, Bhim, a hero from the Hindu epic 'Mahabharata,' first laid its foundations.

As one of the largest forts in India, Chittorgarh encompasses 65 historic structures, including four palaces, 19 large temples, 20 reservoirs, four memorials, and several victory towers. This fort has a circumference of about 8.1 miles and a maximum length of 3.1 miles. It is reached by a steep, zigzag ascent of just over half a mile from the plains, beginning with a limestone bridge over the Gambhiri River. Climbing this path and passing through its ancient gates, you can almost hear the echoes of battles and legends—inviting you to step into a living chapter of history.