Built
by Rana Kumbha in mid-15th century, Kumbhalgarh is the second most important
bastion of Mewar, after Chittaurgarh. Covering
an area of 12 sq km, this fort fell only once to the army of Akbar and
that too because the water supply of the fort was contaminated by the
enemy forces. Even today the fort is reached with some difficulty so its
inaccessibility when it was built can be imagined. It served as a refuge
for the rulers of Mewar in times of strife.
The fort lies 1,100 metres above sea level and enclosed within its fortified ramparts are palaces, temples, fields, water sources and farms fully self-contained to withstand a long siege. Kumbhalgarh provides an excellent view of the countryside where many fierce battles were fought. It also has its significance of being the birth place of Maharana Pratap.
HOW TO GET THERE :
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Road : Kumbhalgarh Fort is approached by a good road.
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Air : Udaipur 84 km is the nearest airport.
Last modified: 26/02/2004