Chittorgarh will never forget the lifelong battle that this bravest Rajput had waged to win back the fort of Chittorgarh from Akbar, the Mughal Emperor. The history of Chittorgarh is incomplete without a mention of Maharana Pratap. Click The Great Wall of India to know more about Kumbhalgarh Fort and its place in the history of Udaipur. The forest on the rough landscape around the fort has been converted into a wildlife sanctuary, named after the fort. The 36km long wall fencing around Kumbhalgarh Fort is the second largest in the world. Built by and named after Maharana Kumbha, the fort on a 3,500 feet high hilltop is surrounded by 13 peaks of the Aravalli mountain range. In 1540, Maharana Pratap was born in Kumbhalgarh Fort, about 85kms away from the City of Udaipur. Today, Indian Eagle pays tribute to Maharana Pratap on the occasion of his birthday. Like a dutiful son, he protected his kingdom Mewar and the subjects with all his might from the Mughal forces. He was the only Rajput ruler to have fought with Akbar and defied his massive army. He was a diehard patriot, high-minded leader, staunch warrior, caring king and worshiper of freedom. His life is an eternal tale of bravery, determination and uprightness in the Rajput history of Rajasthan. It is absolutely true about Maharana Pratap Singh of Udaipur. The strong, the brave and the formidable make history.
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