Rana Kumbha of Mewar, Alauddin Khilji
RANA KUMBHA OF MEWAR, ALAUDDIN KHILJI : - RANA KUMBHA OF MEWAR : - Chittor reached the height of its prosperity and fame during the reign of Rana Kumbha, the successful ruler of Mewar (1433 – 1468 AD) Kumbha was a great builder. For the security of his kingdom, he got 32 big and small forts constructed and renovated. Ekling Mahatmya, Kirtistambha Prashasti and Kumbhalgarh inscription give detailed information about the construction works of Kumbha. Kumbha got the ancient fort of Chittor renovated and its strong ramparts, advanced bastions and huge. By getting the entrance gates constructed, he was given the form of an impregnable fort. According to Veervinod, Kumbha built Kirtistambha (Victory Pillar), Kumbhashyam Temple, Laxminath Temple, Ramkund etc. on the fort of Chittor. He got Kukdeshwar's tank renovated and repai...