About Kumbhalgarh Fort, Udaipur, Rajasthan

About Kumbhalgarh Fort, Udaipur
It is the second most important fort in Rajasthan after the Chittaurgarh Fort. Crowning the Aravalli Hills, the fort is not so easily accessible with seven great gates that stand guarding its entrance. Just 6 kms, from the Kumbalgarh Sanctuary, this mighty fort boasts of some great temples and the Badal Mahal or the Cloud Palace, which gives scenic view of the city.
The fort fell only once to the combined armies of Mughal and of Amber and that too, not for the want of any technicality or chivalry on the part of the brave Rajputs, but for scarcity of drinking water. The birthplace of the legendary leader, King Maharana Partap, marks it with sentimental significance. The 36 km long fortification wall is wide enough to take eight horses at once.
Construction and Architecture:
15th century
Travel:
Bus