or CHITORE, in Hindustan, a town with a fortress, and formerly the capital of the Rajpoot state of Odeypoor. It is situated on the top of a high and rugged mountain, and is considered a place of great strength. In 1303 it was taken by the Mohammedan emperor of Delhi, by whom, however, it was subsequently granted to the nephew of its former ruler, subject to the payment of tribute, and on condition of furnishing an armed feudal force of 5000 horse, and 10,000 foot. In 1533 it surrendered to Bahadur Shah, king of Guzerat, from whom it was shortly after wrested by Humayun, emperor of Delhi, who reinstated the Rajpoot prince. In 1567 it was taken by the armies of the emperor Achar. The place was garrisoned by 8000 disciplined Rajpoots, who made an obstinate defence; and when driven to despair, sacrificed their women and children, and were trampled to death by the war elephants introduced into the place by the emperor. The fort appears to have been subsequently recovered by the chief of Odeypoor, and to have been recaptured by the Moguls in 1680 during the reign of Aurungzebe, when 63 Hindu temples were destroyed. On the dismemberment of the empire of Delhi, Chitore reverted to the Rajpoots. For a short period it was held by a rebel named Bheem Singh; but the insurgent chief being dispossessed by Scindia, the fortress in 1790 was restored to its lawful possessor the Rana of Odeypoor, under whose dominion it still remains. Distant from Nee-much N.W. 30 miles; from Agra S.W. 270. Lat. 24.52., Long. 74.41.