The Royal Ruin
A ruined edifice of great historical and architectural interest, this is one of the most massive monuments in the Fort of Chittor. Due to the restoration of this ancient palace by Maharana Kumbha, it is known as Kumbha Mahal. The original palace predates Kumbha.
Architectural Layout
The main entrance to the palace is the Tripolia Darwaza, which is currently closed. The open area in front of the Tripolia door is called Darikhana. On the right side of the Darikhana are situated the Suraj Gokhada and the main palace and on the left side are the Janana Mahal and Kanwarpada’s palaces.
Dungeons & Jauhar
There are many dungeons under the palaces which may have been due to the construction of new palaces above the chambers of the earlier palace. Many historians have expressed the estimate of Jauhar in these cellars.
