Episode 3 of 3
Final Capture
- When
- 23 February 1568
- Where
- Chittorgarh Fort
- Part of
- Siege of Chittorgarh (1568)
Rajputs opened gates for a final stand on 23 February 1568; fort captured by night.
On 23 February 1568, during Holi, Rajputs dressed in saffron opened the gates for a last stand under Patta Chundawat. By night, the fort was captured by the Mughals after gallant resistance.
Sources
- Siege of Chittorgarh (1567–1568) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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