Rana Kumbha Palace in Chittorgarh

Rana Kumbha Palace in Chittorgarh

Get to know the rich history at the Rana Kumbha Palace

About Rana Kumbha Palace in Chittorgarh

Rana Kumbha Palace is one of the major attractions located within the Chittorgarh Fort near Vijaya Stambha.

Originally the palace was built by Bappa Rawal in 734 AD and later it was rebuilt by Maharana Kumbha. As per the historians, the palace witnessed the birth of Maharana Udai Singh who was the founder of Udaipur. It is believed that his life was saved in this palace only by a nurse who hid him inside the fruit basket. The Rana Kumbha Palace was also home to famous religious poetess Mirabai.

Rana Kumbha Palace has great importance as it is at this place only where Rani Padmini underwent immolation which was witnessed by some 700 followers. The palace stands majestically inside the Chittorgarh Fort and it is here only where Maharana Kumbha lived a royal and a lavish life. Rana Kumbha Palace history dates back to the 15th century. The palace has been built on the using Rajputana architectural style and is made of sandstones. The walls and roofs have been jeweled up by artificial turrets and battlements. The palace also features the canopied balconies.

The most striking part of the Kumbha Palace is the Tripolia gate which will take you to a large courtyard as soon as you enter it. Some other places to visit at the palace are Kanwar Pada Palace, Zenana Mahal, Shiva Temple, Suraj Ghokra, and Diwan-i-am.

The palace has huge importance in Chittorgarh and people visiting Chittorgarh Palace make sure to visit Rana Kumbha Palace. The architecture of the palace is a mix of Rajputana and Rajasthani style and has great importance. Each and every corner of the palace carries some sort of history with it and will take you back to the historical period of Maharana Kumbha and Maharana Udai Singh. Rana Kumbha Palace is a great attraction within the premises of Chittorgarh Fort and one should definitely pay a visit to it.

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