Background
Maharana Mokal Singh father
of Rana Kumbha was assassinated by two brothers Chacha and Mera along with Mahpa
Panwar to ascend the throne of Mewar. However, lack of support caused Chacha
and Mera to flee and Rana Kumbha ascended the throne of Mewar. Later Mahpa
Panwar was sheltered by the Sultan of Mandu. Rana Kumbha demanded for the
surrender of Mahpa Panwar, but Sultan Mahmud Khilji refused to surrender the Mahpa
Panwar. This initiated the way to battle. With refusal of Sultan Rana Kumbha
prepared for the battle and advanced to attack Mandu. Ahmad Shah of Gujarat and
Muhammad Shah of Delhi supported Rana Kumbha against Sultan Mahmud Khilji. The
Sultan Mahmud Khilji also advanced with a powerful army to meet Rana Kumbha.
Battle
The two armies met at Mandavgad
and a fierce battle was fought between the Rajput force and Sultan force. After
a severe engagement, the Sultans army faced an overwhelming defeat. The Sultan escaped from the battle field and
reached fort of Mandu. The Rana Kumbha's army followed up the victory and laid
siege to Mandu. Then Sultan told Mahpa Panwar that he could keep him no longer.
Mahpa Panwar was escaped to Gujarat from Mandu. Rand Kumbha stormed the fort
and captured Sultan Mahmud Khilji. Later he returned to Chittor bringing the
Sultan Mahmud Khilji captive with him.
After the Battle:
To commemorate this great
victory, Rana Kumbha built the great Vijay Stambha(Tower of Victory) in the
fortress of Chittor. Sultan Mahmud Khilji remained a prisoner in Chittor. After
a period of six months, Rana Kumbha liberated Sultan Mahmud Khilji without
ransom. Mahmud Khilji restored as Sultan of Mandu.
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