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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...

Chittor ruler Vikramaditya, Rana Sanga, Bahadurshah

RULERS OF CHITTOR VIKRAMADITYA, RANA SANGA, BAHADUR SHAH  : - VIKRAMADITYA, THE RULER OF CHITTOR  : -      At that time, about eight thousand Rajput warriors were ready to fight the Mughal army along with Rana Sanga in the fort of Chittor. Akbar took about a month to lay siege to the huge fort of Chittor built on a steep hill.       Spiral beehives and 'sabat' were also made for the cover of the front men. Two tunnels from the side of the hill almost reached the foothills of the fort, in which a large quantity of gunpowder was filled and exploded. RANA SANGA  : -      History of Rana Sanga Anke Rajput Raj In the famous Khanwa war, Sanga (Sangramsingh) Rajput king of the mighty ruler of Mewar and under his leadership in 1527 AD. Fought against Babur in the famous Khanwa battle.       Then Vikramaditya sat on the throne of Mewar. 1534 AD I came to Chittor with a huge army and besieged the fort. He s...