Kumbhalgarh
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Kumbhalgarh, also known as the Great Wall of India, is a fortress on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills in the Rajsamand district of the Rajasthan state in India. Situated approximately 84 km (52 mi) from Udaipur, it was built during the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. The wall of Kumbhalgarh is the second longest continuous wall in the world, spanning 38 kilometers, second only to the Great Wall of China. It is also the birthplace of great king and military leader Maharana Pratap of Mewar.
Kumbhalgarh Fort
Vedi Temple
Trikuta Temple, dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
The massive gate of Kumbhalgarh fort, called the Ram Pol (Ram Gate)
Kumbha of Mewar
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Rana Kumbha or Kumbhkaran Singh (1433–1468), popularly known as Maharana Kumbha, was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mewar. He belonged to the Sisodia clan of Rajputs. It was during his reign that Mewar became one of the most powerful political powers in northern India. He is considered to be the most powerful ruler of his time in India.
The walls of the fort of Kumbhalgarh extend over 38 km
Vijay Stambha was constructed by Rana Kumbha in 1448 CE to commemorate his victory over the combined armies of Malwa and Gujarat led by Mahmud Khalji.
Bas relief of Rana Kumbha at Birla Mandir