History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c9.4

c9.4

The fortress of Chittor had been built by the Maurya Raja Chitrāng or Chitrāngad. From the 8th century onward it was the capital of the Guhilās of Mewār. For a short time it was occupied by the Parmārs, when the Parmār Munja of Malwa snatched it from the Guhilās. Thereafter it had a chequered history in which Gujarat played a prominent part. Ultimately Chittor again passed into the hands of the Guhilā Rajputs and remained with them for a century and a quarter until the year 1303 A.D.—when the terrific asssault of ‘Alāuddīn Khaljī put an end to its political independence and peaceful life.