Chittorgarh district

Chittorgarh district is one of the 41 districts of Rajasthanstate in western India. The historic city of Chittorgarh (or Chittaurgarh) is the administrative headquarters of the district. The district was established on 1 August 1948 by integrating portions of various princely states: Mewar, Pratabgarh, Tonk, and Jhalawar. Chittaurgarh is famous for the Chittor fort, home to various famous Rajput dynasties.