Kumbhalgarh has played an important role in the history of Mewar, particularly from the time of Maharana Kumbha to Maharana Pratap. It is located at a distance of 80 km north-west of Udaipur and about 48 km to the west of Rajsamand in Rajasthan. Due to the strategic location of the Fort, Maharana Pratap continued to retain his second capital here at Kumbhalgarh. In this monograph, an attempt has been made to highlight the historical background of the Mewar State and Kumbhalgarh, its architectural heritage and also the conservation problems and their remedial measures initiated. Profusely illustrated with maps, line drawings and photographs, this monograph will be useful to the scholars, students and visitors in carrying out further detailed studies on the monumental heritage of Kumbhalgarh.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR C. Dorje
C. Dorje (b. 1953) did his M.A. and M.Phil. degrees in History and PG Diploma in Archaeology. He joined ASI as Deputy Superintending Archaeologist in 1979 and presently working as Director. He has worked in the different fields in the ASI and has contributed number of articles and research papers and is also the co-author of the book-Historical Documents from Western Trans-Himalaya: Lahul, Zanskar and Ladakh (1996) and Kumbhalgarh: The Pride of Maharanas of Mewar (in press) and co-editors of Indian Archaeology 1995-95: A Review (2000) and Inventory of Monuments and Sites of National Importance, Vol. I: Part-I: Srinagar (1998). He was also in the team deputed to Cambodia for preparation of Report on Ta Prohm temple complex. He also participated in the Azad Hind Expedition (1995-96) as a representative of Department of Culture, Govt. of India.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR D.N. Dimri
D.N. Dimri (b. 1959) has brilliant academic pursuits. He did his M.A. in Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology from H.N.B. University, Srinagar (1980), P.G. Diploma in Archaeology from the School of Archaeology, ASI New Delhi (1981-82) and Ph.D. from Kumayun University, Nainital (2002). Dr. Dimri joined ASI in 1984 and served as Dy. Superintending Archaeologist in Delhi and Jaipur. Presently, he is posted as Superintending Archaeologist in Agra Circle, Agra. He has contributed many articles in the journals/periodicals of both national and international repute.
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