Rana Kumbha
Also called: Maharana Kumbhakarna · Topic: Regional Resistance: Rajputs, Ahoms, Sikhs · NCERT: Class 8, Ch 2 "Reshaping India's Political Map"
Meaning
Rana Kumbha was a Sisodia ruler of Mewar (r. 1433–1468). "Rana" is a title often used for Rajput kings. He resisted the Delhi Sultanate and beat back attacks by the later regional sultanates, especially Malwa and Gujarat. He built strong forts and was also a patron of music and learning, and wrote works on music himself.
Example
He built Kumbhalgarh Fort in the Aravalli hills, famous for its 36-kilometre wall. At Chittorgarh he raised the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) to mark his win over Sultan Mahmud Khalji of Malwa.
Don't confuse with
- Rana Sanga: a later ruler of Mewar (early 16th century) who united several Rajput clans and lost to Babur at Khanwa in 1527.
Related concepts
- Mewar
- Kumbhalgarh Fort
- Vijay Stambha
- Rana Sanga
- Battle of Khanwa
- Jauhar
- Siege of Chittorgarh
- Hill Forts of Rajasthan
- Sawai Jai Singh II
- Jaipur City