About the Rana Kumbha Palace in Chittorgarh :

It is the massive and biggest monument inside this Chittaurgarh fort. Lies on the right immediately inside the fort  it was originally built of dressed stone with a stucco covering.  The palace gets its name after Maharana Kumbha (AD 1433-68) who undertook extensive repairs to the old edifices. The palace is approached by two gateways known as Badi Pol and Tripolia Pol leading further to Suraj Gokhra, Zanana Mahal, Kanwarpada-ka-Mahal in the open courtyard. The palace contains elephant and horse stables and a Shiva temple. The famous Jauhar lead by Queen Pamini and her women is said to have taken place in one of the underground cellars. The palaces of Pannadhai and Meerabai are situated in the southern part of this palace complex. Across from the palace is the archeological office and museum, and the treasury building or Nau Lakha Bhandar. The Singa Chowri Temple is nearby.