Mammadev temple, Kumbhalgarh
The Mammadev Temple was built by Rana Kumbha, the ruler of Mewar in 1460, and is located below the Kumbhalgarh Fort. A slab with an inscription tracing the history from the period of Guhil, (founder of Mewar), to the reign of Rana Kumbha, a great builder of forts and temples was in placed in this temple. Now it can be seen in the museum of Udaipur. The temple has an idol of Lord Kuber, the god of wealth, and two cenotaphs that were built in the memory of Rana Kumbha and Prithviraj Chauhan. A beautiful reservoir or kund is located near the temple.
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