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Rana Kumbha

r. 1433–1468 · 15th century · Also known as Maharana Kumbha, Kumbhakarna of Mewar

Rana Kumbha was the Sisodia ruler of Mewar from 1433 to 1468. He fought the sultans of Malwa and Gujarat and fortified his kingdom with many strongholds, above all Kumbhalgarh. At Chittor he raised the Vijay Stambha, the Victory Tower, and he was a patron of music and Sanskrit learning. He was murdered by his son Udai Karan.

Rana Kumbha
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Songs in history

Gita Govindac. 1170

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