The Mewar fortress of Kumbalgarh is a major fortified citadel in Rajasthan, India. Built in the XV century during the reign of Maharana Kumbha, it resisted all efforts by successive Mogul emperors to conquer it. Entrance to the fortress is possible through seven heavily fortified doors and it contains hundreds of temples, palaces and living quarters. It was last used in the XIX century. Maharana Kumbha was the grand father of the Legendary Rajput King and Warrior Maharana Pratap of Mewar. The people living in this particular area are known or called as Mewaras. The fort is built on top of one of the highest peaks of the Aravalli Range. It is about 3400 feet high. The fort wall extends 36km and encloses the Kumbalgarh Wildlife sancutuary within its reach. The wall comes second in the world after the Great Wall of China, it is a this fact that very less people know about it.. The front wall of the fort is at least 15 feet wide! This fort has been built intricincly to diminish the enemy...
Kota , Jaisalmer , Jaipur , Bikaner , Jodhpur , Fatehpur , Bhilwara , Rajsamand , Abu road , Jhunjhunu , Beawar , Kishangarh , Amber , Chirawa , Jamwa-ramgarh
