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KUMBALGARH FORT

9th December, 2022 History

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Context: The Sherpas of the G20 countries and invitees from countries and international organisations visited the famous Kumbhalgarh Fort in Udaipur, which is a  UNESCO heritage site.

Details:

  • Kumbhalgarh is situated amidst Aravali hills in the Kelwada tehsil of Rajsamand district about 80 kilometres northwest of Udaipur.
  • The fort was built in the 15th century AD by Rana Kumbha.
  • It is the second-longest wall of the world after the Great Wall of China.
  • The fort has also been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the group of Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
  • The fort contains seven fortified gateways and several Jain temples, as well as the Lakhola Tank, the most famous tank within the fort, which was built by Rana Lakha.
  • It is the birthplace of Mewar's legendary king Maharana Pratap.

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