Kumbhalgarh Fort:

Nestled in Rajasthan, Kumbhalgarh is a Rajput military hill architecture which stands as a monumental testament to Rajput valour

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Its colossal structure is the second-longest wall globally, only after the Great Wall of China

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Constructed by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century, Kumbhalgarh was the birthplace of Maharana Pratap

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This fort had sheltered the kings of Mewar during tumultuous times, including the young Udai Singh

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Maharana Fateh Singh's renovations in the 19th century rejuvenated Kumbhalgarh's grandeur

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The fort's Badal Mahal, or Palace of the Clouds, offers a mesmerizing view of the Aravalli Range

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Its formidable defense was breached only once, due to water scarcity during a siege

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The Ganesha temple, adjacent to the main entrance Ram Pol, is a testament to Rajput spirituality

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Alongside Kumbhalgarh, 5 other Rajasthani forts received UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition in 2013

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