महाराणा कुम्भा (हरविलास सारदा - मेवाड़ साम्राज्य के अद्वितीय विजेता, निर्माता व विद्वान्)

Maharana Kumbha.
the immortal Maharana Pratap, says:¹—दीठो
कोई दीवाण करतो लुटका कटहड़ै। "Has any
one seen the Maharana bow his head before
the ballustrade in the Mughal Court?"
Early in the 8th century, the sage Hárita
conferred on Bappá Ráwal the title of Regent
of Eklingji, and to this day the Maharanas
of Mewar, as divans or regents of Siva,
supersede the high priest in his duties and
themselves perform the ceremonies when they
visit the temple.
Eklingji is situated in a defile about
13 miles north of Udaipur. The road, which
has recently been improved, passes over
undulating hills, particularly along a valley
and over a gorge about two-thirds of the way,
beyond which it is more level and surrounded
by a number of small lakes which beautify the
country. "The hills towering around it on all
sides are of the primitive formation, and their
scarped summits are clustered with honey-
combs. There are abundant small springs of
water, which keep verdant numerous shrubs,'
the flowers of which are acceptable to the
¹ Maharana Yash Prakash, p. 99.
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