2026-06-05 Fri
Maharana of Mewar Kumbhakarna (c. 1417–1468 CE) was an illustrious warrior King. He was also known as Maharana Kumbha. He was from Sisodiya clan of Rajput dynasties of Mewar. He was not only a brilliant warrior, but also a strategist, a scholar, a musician, and a master builder who elevated Mewar to a position of major power in medieval India. Kumbhalgarh Fort built by him is a massive hilltop fortress with one of the world’s longest walls that is second only to the Great Wall of China. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vijaya Stambha
the victory Tower at Chittorgarh was also built by him.The Warrior King Kumbhakarna Singh's name is legendary for never losing a single battle despite facing repeated invasions from powerful Sultanates like Malwa and Gujarat. He fought dozens of battles to as many as 56 battle victories. He expanded Mewar’s territory significantly.
Maharana Kumbha issued impressive coinage in copper in square shape. The coins are inscribed in Devanagari legend using Sanskrit language. Many of the coins offer salutation to their Kula-Deva Eklingji and year in Vikram Samvat.
The coins above is a beautiful copper half unit weighing 6.70g minted at Kumbhalgarh. The Obverse has Letter “Shri” in a rectangle; surrounded by Sanskrit Devanagari legend “Rana Shri Kumbhakarnasya” around. The reverese is inscribed with in Devanagari legend “Shri Kumbha / la Meru” separated by a dagger pointing to right.
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