Kumbha of Mewar

Rana Kumbha
Maharana
Abhinav Bharatacharya[1]
Veenavadan Pravinen
Paramguru
Hindu Surtan[1]
Kumbha
Portrait of Maharana Kumbha
Rana of Mewar
Reign1433–1468
Coronation1433 CE [2]
PredecessorMokal Singh
SuccessorUdai Singh I
Born1417
Madaria, Mewar, Rajputana
Died1468 (aged 51)
Kumbhalgarh Fort, Mewar, Rajputana
Spouse
  • Kanak Deiji Gaur
  • Aparam Deiji Tomar
  • Har Deiji Hada of Bundi
  • Navrang Deiji Kherad
  • Apoorav Deiji Rathore
  • Suhag Deiji Parmar
  • Man Deiji Chauhan
Issue
Names
Rana Kumbhkaran Singh Sisodia
DynastySisodias of Mewar
FatherMokal Singh
MotherSankhaliji (Parmarji) Saubhag Deiji d.of Rao Jaitmal of Roon in Marwar
ReligionHinduism
Military career
Battles/wars

Rana Kumbha or Kumbhkaran Singh (1433–1468), popularly known as Maharana Kumbha, was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mewar.[3] He belonged to the Sisodia clan of Rajputs.[4] It was during his reign that Mewar became one of the most powerful political powers in northern India. He is considered to be the most powerful ruler of his time in India.[5]

  1. ^ a b Hooja, Rima (2006). A History of Rajasthan. New Delhi: Rupa Publication. p. 476. ISBN 81-291-0890-9.
  2. ^ Sarda, Har Bilas (1917). Maharana Kumbha. Ajmer, Rajputana Agency, British India: Ajmer; 1917. pp. 14–18. ISBN 978-9-38060-734-4.
  3. ^ Sharma 1970, p. 5.
  4. ^ Sen, Sailendra (2013). A Textbook of Medieval Indian History. Primus Books. pp. 116–117. ISBN 978-9-38060-734-4.
  5. ^ Sarda, Har Bilas (1917). Maharana Kumbha: sovereign, soldier, scholar. University of California Libraries. Ajmer, Scottish Mission Industries co. p. 47.

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