The Chittor fort was a stronghold of the Raiputana state and, Itill the 16th century, capital of the Raiput house of Gehlots. The fort is constructed on the top of a huge oval-shaped hill. around 152 in high. The steep slopes make the fort inaccessible from all sides. Chliftor had to suffer several invasions and sieges, as it was believed that no Invader could subdue Mewar unless the Chittor and Kumbhalgarh forts were conquered. This great fort saw fierce battles for its subjugation three times.