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The Kumbhalgarh Fort
: Cradled in the cluster of thirteen mountain peaks
of the Aravali ranges, the formidable medieval
citadel- Kumbhalgarh stands a wary sentinel to the
past glory. Rising from a prominent ridge, 1914
metres high from the sea level, the fort was built
in 15th century AD by Maharana Kumbha (1419-63 AD)
and is the principal fortification after
Chittaurgarh, lying 90 km north-west of Udaipur. |
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Just 85 kms from Udaipur, Kumbhalgarh Fort is
fortified with 33 kms of walls, over 25 feet thick,
the second longest continuous wall in the world
having seven majestic gates and seven ramparts, one
within the other. Rounded bastions and soaring
watchtowers strengthen the crenallated walls of the
fort making it an impregnable structure.
It holds the distinction of being unconquered and
the birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the most valiant
among Rajput heroes of Rajasthan.
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