Rajasthan’s historic Kumbhalgarh Fort has gained global recognition after UNESCO acknowledged its 36-kilometre fortification wall as the world’s second longest continuous intact wall after China’s Great Wall.

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• UNESCO has recognized Rajasthan’s Kumbhalgarh Fort wall as the world’s second longest continuous intact wall after the Great Wall of China.
• Kumbhalgarh Fort is located in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan and is situated deep within the Aravalli mountain range.
• The historic fort was constructed by Mewar ruler Rana Kumbha between 1443 and 1458 AD as a major defensive stronghold.
• Renowned medieval architect Mandan designed the fort using advanced Rajput military architecture and strategic hill fortification techniques.
• The massive defensive wall of Kumbhalgarh Fort stretches nearly 36 kilometres across hills, forests and valleys.
• The wall is approximately 15 to 25 feet wide and is popularly believed to be broad enough for eight horses to move together.
• The fort complex is protected through seven massive gates, watch towers, bastions and defensive arrow slits.
• Kumbhalgarh Fort became part of UNESCO’s Hill Forts of Rajasthan World Heritage list in 2013.
• The fort complex houses more than 360 ancient temples, including nearly 300 Jain temples and several Hindu temples.
• The famous Nilkanth Mahadev Temple and Badal Mahal remain among the most visited attractions inside the fort.
• Kumbhalgarh Fort is historically significant as the birthplace of legendary Rajput warrior Maharana Pratap.