History & Culture in Kumbhalgarh

The history of Kumbhalgarh is royal and fascinating. It is a story of the Rana Kumbha, when the kingdom of Mewar extended its borders right from Ramthambhor to Gwalior.Around 84 strongholds have been safeguarding Mewar from its adversaries. Among the considerable number of forts, which have been structured by Rana Kumbha, Kumbhalgarh is one of the most amazing yet renowned and one with a mass length of 36kms.Additionally, it is the most significant post after the Chittorgarh. Moreover, it inaccessibleby Mewar and Marwar from one another and it was once utilized as a position of shelter for the leaders of Mewar at the hours of threat.

The King Rana Kumbha manufactured the post in the year 1458 AD and it took 15 years to finish the development. Themagnificent fort was based on the ruins of King Samprati, the grandson of Ashoka. The development of the fort in the same manner isolated Mewar and Marwar. Some Rajput Kings utilized the fortress as a shelter if they felt some risk around their households. Rana Kumbha had a place with Sisodia Rajput and step by step offered expedition to Mandan, to structure the engineering of the fortress. Furthermore, aside from Kumbhalgarh fort, Rana Kumbha constructed 31 fortifications to secure his kingdom.. 

In the 19th century the fort of Mewar situated in the Rajsamand District was renovated by Maharana Fateh Singh. And now the museum is open for tourists. And interestingly the fort is now easily accessible and is just 60 kms from the white city of Udaipur.

Culture:

The culture of Kumbhalgarhhas been known far and wide attracting in scores of tourists consistently. Kumbhalgarh rich social heritage is appeared in the shows, customs, lifestyle, workmanship and building of this place. This sublime city is home of a couple of blue stoneware, bandhani and square artwork, block painting, carving and the traditional dance forms and music has an incredibly exceptional spot in the lifestyle of Kumbhalgarh close by the extraordinary food served here.

This city observes different fairs and celebrations at an alternate season celebrated by the warm and vivacious individuals living here. It is all worth experience on Kumbhalgarh tour. In the memory of Maharana Kumbh, in the memory of three dins, a huge festival is organized in Kumbhalgarh. In this three-day festival, the fort is decorated with light. During this time, the performances of dance art, music art is also done by the local people. 

The Kumbhalgarh Festival is full of fascinating rich art, culture, and heritage of Rajasthan.  It is often organized by the Department of Rajasthan Tourism to promote the culture and heritage of the state.