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The Siege of Chittorgarh 1303: Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji captures Chittorgarh, capital of the Guhila dynasty
The siege of Chittorgarh 1303 On this day, August 26, 1303, after an eight-month long siege, the Khilji sultan Alauddin Khilji (r. 1296–1316) captured and destroyed the Chittor fort, overthrowing the Guhila king Ratnasimha. The siege began on January 28, 1303, when Alauddin began his march towards Chittor with a large army. After reaching close to the for…
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