About Kumbhalgarh Fort in Jaisalmer:

After the Chittorgarh Fort in Mewar the second Fort of the Historical importance in Rajasthan is the Kumbhalgarh Fort in Jaisalmer.

Kumbhalgarh Fort, Jaisalmer is located at a distance of 64 kms north of Udaipur in the wild ambience. Constructed by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century it is one of the most inaccessible forts due to its uncanny geographical location.

And that is why it remained un-captured. Kumbhalgarh Fort, Jaisalmer has also remained the shelter for the rulers of Mewar and it is also the birth place of King Maharana Pratap.

The fort has served as the epitome of the undaunted chivalry and valor as it fell only once and that too at the combined efforts of the Mughals and the Ambers.

There are also many splendid temples built by the Mauryas among the most striking is the Badal Mahal.

The surrounding views of the Kumbhalgarh Fort in Jaisalmer are very picturesque and delight the visitors by its charm.

The fort also houses the ruins which are very mystical and a ride through it could prove to be very exciting.

This fort was renovated by Maharana Fateh Singh in the 19th century. The fort has thick walls which is 36 km in stretch.

One of the most salient and unique attribute of this fort is that it housres another fort inside it, the Kartargarh and was built by Maharana Fateh Singh.

There are 365 temples and shrines and one of shrines include the enormous Shivlinga which is dedicated to the Lord Shiva.

Kumbhalgarh Fort, Jaisalmer also has in its surroundings a sanctuary that includes; wolf, leopard, jackal and a variety of birds.

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