History
Kumbhalgarh is a city in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan, 102 km west of Udaipur.
Overview
Kumbhalgarh is a city in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan, 102 km west of Udaipur.
Historical Timeline
1448
Rana Kumbha ordered for the construction of the fort in 1448 AD according to the Kumbhalgarh inscription.
1457
Ahmad Shah II of Gujarat attacked the fort in 1457, but found the effort futile.
1458
There were further attempts in 1458–59 and 1467 by Mahmud Khalji, but it also proved futile.
1577
Akbar's general, Shahbaz Khan, attacked this fort in October 1577 and after the siege of 6 months, he was able to capture the fort in April 1578.
1583
But it was recaptured by Maharana Pratap in 1583.
1818
In 1818, an armed band of sanyasis formed a garrison to protect the fort, but was convinced by James Tod and the fort was taken over by the British and later returned to Udaipur State.
Historical Sites
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Parshuram Mahadev Temple
Muchhal Mahavir Temple
Notable Figures
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Parshuram Mahadev Temple
Muchhal Mahavir Temple
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