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   Kumbhalgarh (lit. " Kumbhal fort "), also known as the Great Wall of India, [1] is a fortress on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills in Kumbhalgarh in the Rajsamand district of the Rajasthan state in India.

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     EP 7 Kumbhalgarh Fort detailed information- 80 km from Udaipur Rajasthan

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kumbhalgarh_Wildlife_SanctuaryKumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary - Wikipedia

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   Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary harbours the Indian wolf, Indian leopard, sloth bear, striped hyena, golden jackal, jungle cat, sambhar, nilgai, chausingha, chinkara and Indian hare. The leopard is the apex predator in the sanctuary. [2] The birds at Kumbhalgarh includes the grey junglefowl. [6]

4. www.heritagedaily.com › 2020 › 03Kumbhalgarh: The Great Wall of India - HeritageDaily

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   Mar 29, 2020 · Kumbhalgarh is a Mewar fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Aravalli Hills, in the Rajsamand district in western India. The fort was built during the 15th century by Rana Kumbha, the ruler of the Mewar kingdom of western India.

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   Kumbhalgarh Fort, also known as the Great Wall of India, is a Mewar fortress on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills. [13] The fort is among the largest fort complexes in the world. The early history of the fort could not be ascertained on account of lack of evidence.

6. whc.unesco.org › en › listHill Forts of Rajasthan - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   The serial site, situated in the state of Rajastahan, includes six majestic forts in Chittorgarh; Kumbhalgarh; Sawai Madhopur; Jhalawar; Jaipur, and Jaisalmer. The ecclectic architecture of the forts, some up to 20 kilometres in circumference, bears testimony to the power of the Rajput princely states that flourished in the region from the 8th ...

7. indianculture.gov.in › forts-of-india › discoveringKumbhalgarh Fort: The Political and Spiritual Sanctuary of ...

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   The Kumbhalgarh Fort, located in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan, about 84 km away from Udaipur, is a striking example of Rajput military architecture. This fort is well known for its spectacularly long protective wall, running up to a length of 36 km!

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   Where is Kumbhalgarh located?

   • Kumbhalgarh (lit. " Kumbhal fort "), also known as the Great Wall of India, [ 1 ] 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. [ 2 ]

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   Where is Kumbhalgarh fort located?

   • Kumbhalgarh Fort, also known as the Great Wall of India, is a Mewar fortress on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills. [ 13 ] The fort is among the largest fort complexes in the world.

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   Why is Kumbhalgarh a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • Kumbhalgarh is a Mewar fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Aravalli Hills, in the Rajsamand district in western India. The fort was built during the 15th century by Rana Kumbha, the ruler of the Mewar kingdom of western India.

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   What does Kumbhalgarh mean?

   • The etymology of "Kumbhalgarh" originates from "Kumbha," denoting the ruler Rana Kumbha who constructed it, and "Garh," meaning fort. [ 7 ] The fort was built by King Samprati of the Maurya, before Rana Kumbha built the new fort. Rana Lakha won this entire area and plains of Godwar from Chauhan Rajputs of Nadol in late 14th century. [ 8 ]

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   Why is Kumbhalgarh famous?

   • The wall is believed to be the second longest in the world, after the Great Wall of China. The fort played a crucial role in the political history of the kingdom of Mewar, and stories and legends from its past are still a source of pride and glory for the people of the region. The spectacular walls of Kumbhalgarh. Image Source: Flickr

   Kumbhalgarh Fort: The Political and Spiritual Sanctuary of Mewar

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   Who built Kumbhalgarh?

   • Kumbhalgarh, as the fort we see it was built by Rana Kumbha who was the Rana of Mewar from the Sisodia rajput clan. Rana Kumbha took the aid of the famous architect of the era, "Mandan". Rana Kumbha's kingdom of Mewar stretched from Ranthambore to Gwalior and included large tracts of what is now Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

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9. www.lonelyplanet.com › india › rajasthanKumbhalgarh | Rajasthan, India | Attractions - Lonely Planet

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   India, Asia. Rajasthan. One of the many forts built by Rana Kumbha (r 1433–68), under whom Mewar reached its greatest extents, this isolated fort with a derelict palace is perched 1100m above sea level, with hazy views melting into the distance.