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Made a New Post, the 4th in Chittor Battle series..

In the previous post in the Chittor Battle Series, we read about the battles which happened BEFORE the main Battle of Chittor, i.e., the 'Saka' in February 1568. Mewar was a big state. We saw that, along with Chittor, which was the capital of Mewar, the other regions  which faced (simultaneous) attacks were - Mandalgarh, Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh, Rampur, Bijolia, etc.

Now that the detailed background of this war is clear, let's discuss one of the most awaited events in which almost all of you had expressed interest. Many of you wanted to know how this battle was ACTUALLY fought and how the two sides engaged in combat for 5 months before the ultimate 'annihilation'.

In the part-5 post, which will come after this, that will be about the events following the fall of the commander of Chittor - Jaimal and the consequent Jauhar and Saka conducted by the Rajput women and defenders of the Fort of Chittor.

In this post, i am giving a detailed description of the course of the Battle of Chittor. This is part-4 in the series.This includes all the events BEFORE the Jauhar and Saka in Chittor.

For the Rajputs, it was a do-or-die battle to save the fort and the honor of Mewar.

For the Mughals, it was both a Holy War / Jehad  (as per Abu'l Fazl and a bitter farman of Emperor Akbar to be posted in coming posts) . Also, it was an opportunity to capture entire Rajputana and bring it under Mughal sovereignty.

Other Posts in this Series

Here are the links to the previous parts of the Chittor Battle Series. 

1. Why did Akbar attack Chittor ? | Part-1

2. Preparation of Rajputs - Battle of Chittor | Part-2

3. Battles BEFORE the Battle of Chittor - At Kumbhalgarh, Rampur, Udaipur, Mandalgarh | Part-3

History of Jaimal and Patta | HEROes of the 3rd Siege of Chittor