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. 156