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

CHAPTER III.
MAHARANA MOKAL.
As MOKAL, when he ascended the throne,
was very young, Chonda was at the head of
affairs in Mewar. His high character, love of
justice, and utter unselfishness made the admi-
nistration most efficient and won the admira-
tion and love of the people. The Queenmother
of Chitor, Hansbai, was young and in-
experienced, and interested parties began to
poison her ears. The intrigue developed, and
Hansbai became apprehensive because of the
predominant influence of Chonda. At last,
one day she sent for Chonda and said that
either he should leave Mewar, or some place be
fixed where she would retire with her minor
son Mokal. The chivalrous Chonda, who had
willingly renounced the throne of Chitor in
favour of Mokal, determined to leave Mewar
and told her that he was leaving Chitor
immediately and asked her to look carefully
after Mewar. Apprehensive of the designs
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