The fort was built by King Samprati of the Maurya, before Rana Kumbha built the new fort. Rana Lakha won this entire area and plains of Godwar from Chauhan Rajputs of Nadol in late 14th century.

The fort was built by King Samprati of the Maurya, before Rana Kumbha built the new fort. Rana Lakha won this entire area and plains of Godwar from Chauhan Rajputs of Nadol in late 14th centuryKumbhalgarh also separated Mewar and Marwar from each other and was used as a place of refuge for the rulers of Mewar at times of danger. A notable instance was in the case of Prince Udai, the infant king of Mewar who was smuggled here in 1535, when Chittor was under siege. Prince Udai later succeeded to the throne. The fort remained impregnable to direct assault.