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Rana Kumbha (r. 1433-1468 CE), was the ruler of Mewar kingdom of western India. He belonged to the Sisodia clan of Rajputs and was responsible for building this majestic fort of Kumbalghar.

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The great fort that has made its mark in history as the second largest wall after the Great Wall of China is none other but the Kumbhalgarh fort in Rajasthan. The mighty fort is 3600 ft tall and 38km long. It is was built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The fort is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site . It is located strategically on the western Aravalli hills.

THE IMPORTANCE

Having witnessed a large number of wars, the hill serves as the boundary that is unbreakable. The fort that has seven fortified gateways and, along with the Lakhola Tank which is the most famous tank inside the fort that was constructed by Rana Lakha. The fort consists of a number of Hindu temples and Jain temples that indicate the religious tolerance of the rulers and how they patronized the Jains and encouraged their culture in the kingdom.

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Lakha Singh constructed many forts including The Kumbalgarh Fort. He was the patron of many art forms. He created the secure walls and gateways that even now astoundingly stand tall and help the multitudinous people get through.

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This is a photo of the fort walls that stretch all the way to Udaipur and this shows how well structured they are and strong as they have been standing for almost 5000 years.

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this site shows us archaeological evidence about the mightiness, importance and cultural
heritage of this fort.

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My final statement is that Kumbalgarh fort is an important heritage site because under the reign of Mewar kings in Rajasthan, the majestic fort was built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century between AD 1443 and 1458 under the direction of a Mandan who was a very renowned architect of that time. The fort was constructed in the exact same place where an old castle existed which was attributed to Samprati who was a Jain prince of the second century BC.  The Kumbalgarh fort was cleverly designed on a hilltop to provide the strategic position to the Mewar kings to protect them against the attacks of the enemy which is why it is also recognized as the second most important fort of Rajasthan.

Being located on a hill of the Aravalli ranges, it offers the panoramic view of the surroundings along with the sand dunes of Thar Desert. The fort is also the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, one of the most powerful kings of Mewar. Also, Badal Mahal was constructed inside the fort by Rana Fateh Singh, who was one of the most famous builders of the time. Badal Mahal, Kumbha Palace, Jain Temples, baoris, chhattris, water reservoirs and Brahmanical are some of the main buildings inside the spectacular fort. this fort holds a lot of rich history and importance so that is why I chose this fort.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkduY7mEkNU

BOOKS

KUMBALGHAR FORT HISTORY

DOCUMENTARIES

The ancient history of Kumbalgarh fort.