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Mohar Magri, Chittorgarh Fort Village, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. Edit

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A small structure which was raised during the invasion of Chittorgarh by Akbar in 1567, it gets the name Mohar Magri because it is believed that Emperor Akbar paid one mohar (gold coin) for each basketful of earth placed on the mound, as the work was very dangerous, brave soldiers guarding the the ramparts fromabvoe. The mound was raised to such a height that the Mughal cannons could be placed over it and fired inside the fort. The important places inside are, the temple of Tulja Bhawani (the tutelary Goddess of the scribes), the Naulakha Bhandar or nine lakh treasury, Singar Chauri, depicting inscriptions dating back to 1448 AD. Sat -bis-Deori, the old Jain temple etc.

Mohar Magri (Hill of Gold Coins)

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October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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Minimun 30 Minute.

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Taxi : Chittorgarh is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Chittorgarh by taxi. Taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Frequent bus services are available from Chittorgarh to all major cities in India. Many Local buses provide services between Chittorgarh and Indore (349 km), Jaipur (304 km) and Ajmer (185 km). Chittorgarh Bus Stand :Enquiry no. – (01472) 241177.

Train : Chittorgarh railway station is well connected to all major cities in India including Vadodara (Udz Bdts Sup), Jaipur (Udz Kurj Sup), Udaipur (Kurj Udz Sup) and Delhi (Mewar Express). Chittorgarh railway station : Enquiry no- (01472) 240131.

Air : There is no airport in Chittorgarh city. Nearest, Maharana Pratap Airport in Udaipur, It is 90 Kilometre away from the city centre. This airport is very well connected to all major citys in India. Local Taxi charges about Rs 1,500 from Udaipur airport to Chittorgarh. Maharana Pratap Airport Udaipur : 0294 265 5950.

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