Chittorgarh is yet another exotic fort of Rajasthan and is named after Chitrangad Maurya. Bappa Rawal, founder of the Sisodia dynasty, received Chittor as dowry from last the princess of the Solanki dynasty in mid-8th century AD. It covers an area seven mile covering 700 acres of land with its fortifications, palaces, temples and towers. The Chittorgarh fort stands on a 180 m high hill that rises rapidly from the plains below.