Rana Kumbha or the Kumbhakarna Singh, died in 1468 ADwas the ruler of the Mewar, the state in the western India, between the 1433 and 1468 AD, and belonging to the Sisodia clan of the Rajputs. Rana Kumbha was the son of Rana Mokal of the Mewar by his wife Sobhagya Devi, the daughter of the Jaitmal Sankhla, the Parmara fief-holder of the Runkot in the state of the Mewar.
Maharana Kumbha was the Vanguard of the 15th century Hindu resurgence in the northwestern India.
Maharana Kumbha- A king who never lost his battles.
It is said that Maharana Kumbha was the most powerful ruler, culture loving, an art of loving, an idol ruler, writer and a king who has never lost ant battle.
History of Maharana Kumbha:
After being overrun by the army of Alauddin khilji at the turn of 13th century,Mewar had became nsignificant. Rana Hammira is created with the casting off Muslims Yoke and establishing the second Guhila dynasty of the Chittor in 1355. Rana Hammira’s Grandson, Maharana Mokal was assassinated by the 2 borthers – Chacha and Mera in 1433. Lack of any support, however, Mera and Chacha to flee and Rana Kumbha ascended the throne of the Mewar. Rana Kumbha was ably assisted by the Ranamalla (Ranamalla) Rathore of Mandore.
In November 1442, Sultan of Malwa, Mahmud Khalji (khilji), commenced a series of attacks on the Mewar. After capturing Pangarh, Chaumuha and Machhindargarh, the Sultan camped for the rainy season. On April 26, 1443, Rana Kumbha attacked the Sultan's and he had to return in Mandu. The sultan again attacked in November 1443, and captured the kingdoms near to Mewar but didn’t attack Mewar for another 10 years. In order to commemorate his victory over the combined army of Malwa and Gujarat in 1440 AD Rana Kumbha erected Vijay stambha.
The ruler of Gujarat, Ahmad Shah and the ruler of Delhi, Muhammad Shah also cooperated with Rana Kumbha to combat the Mahmud Khalji.
Rana Kumbha was the first Hindu ruler to be given this accolade by Muslim Sultans.
The ruler of Nagaur, Firoz (Firuz) khan, died around 1453- 1454. His son shams Khan initially sought help of Maharana Kumbha against his own uncle Mujahid khan, who has usurped the throne. Shams Khan, refused to weaken his defences. Rana Kumbha angered by this and captured Khasii, Khandela Nagaur and Sakambhari in 1456.
Maharana Kumbha was able to defeat his kingdom against the attack of Qutb-Ud- din-Aibak and Mahmud Khijli and Rao Jodha.
Construction of forts by the Maharana Kumbha of Mewar:
Maharana Kumbha built 32 fortresses that formed defence of the Mewar. The chief citadel of Mewar, is the fort of Kumbhalgarh, which was built by Rana Kumbha. The chief citadel of Mewar is the highest fort in Rajasthan.
Rana Kumbha was killed by his own son Udaysimha (Udaysingh I). His achievements, however, continue to inspire successive generations.
Resources:
http://www.eternalmewarblog.com/rulers-of-mewar/maharana-kumbha/
Maharana Kumbha was the Vanguard of the 15th century Hindu resurgence in the northwestern India.
Maharana Kumbha- A king who never lost his battles.
It is said that Maharana Kumbha was the most powerful ruler, culture loving, an art of loving, an idol ruler, writer and a king who has never lost ant battle.
History of Maharana Kumbha:
After being overrun by the army of Alauddin khilji at the turn of 13th century,Mewar had became nsignificant. Rana Hammira is created with the casting off Muslims Yoke and establishing the second Guhila dynasty of the Chittor in 1355. Rana Hammira’s Grandson, Maharana Mokal was assassinated by the 2 borthers – Chacha and Mera in 1433. Lack of any support, however, Mera and Chacha to flee and Rana Kumbha ascended the throne of the Mewar. Rana Kumbha was ably assisted by the Ranamalla (Ranamalla) Rathore of Mandore.
In November 1442, Sultan of Malwa, Mahmud Khalji (khilji), commenced a series of attacks on the Mewar. After capturing Pangarh, Chaumuha and Machhindargarh, the Sultan camped for the rainy season. On April 26, 1443, Rana Kumbha attacked the Sultan's and he had to return in Mandu. The sultan again attacked in November 1443, and captured the kingdoms near to Mewar but didn’t attack Mewar for another 10 years. In order to commemorate his victory over the combined army of Malwa and Gujarat in 1440 AD Rana Kumbha erected Vijay stambha.
The ruler of Gujarat, Ahmad Shah and the ruler of Delhi, Muhammad Shah also cooperated with Rana Kumbha to combat the Mahmud Khalji.
Rana Kumbha was the first Hindu ruler to be given this accolade by Muslim Sultans.
The ruler of Nagaur, Firoz (Firuz) khan, died around 1453- 1454. His son shams Khan initially sought help of Maharana Kumbha against his own uncle Mujahid khan, who has usurped the throne. Shams Khan, refused to weaken his defences. Rana Kumbha angered by this and captured Khasii, Khandela Nagaur and Sakambhari in 1456.
Maharana Kumbha was able to defeat his kingdom against the attack of Qutb-Ud- din-Aibak and Mahmud Khijli and Rao Jodha.
Construction of forts by the Maharana Kumbha of Mewar:
Maharana Kumbha built 32 fortresses that formed defence of the Mewar. The chief citadel of Mewar, is the fort of Kumbhalgarh, which was built by Rana Kumbha. The chief citadel of Mewar is the highest fort in Rajasthan.
Rana Kumbha was killed by his own son Udaysimha (Udaysingh I). His achievements, however, continue to inspire successive generations.
Resources:
http://www.eternalmewarblog.com/rulers-of-mewar/maharana-kumbha/
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