The brave land of Rajasthan is not only known for the war, bravery of kings and grand forts, but the love stories here also leave an indelible mark in history. One such sad and poignant love story is – Princess Mumal and Mahendra Rana. This story is not just of love, but of incomplete union, misunderstandings and finally heart -wrenching. Even today, people’s eyes become moist as soon as you hear this story.
Who was Mumal?
Princess Mumal was a resident of Lodrava near Jaisalmer. She was famous far and wide for her beauty, intelligence and mysterious personality. It is said that Mumal was so beautiful that people used to fall in love by just seeing them. Mumal and his sisters built a mysterious mansion in Lodrava, where she used to test brave men with her beauty and intellect. This mansion was considered the center of mystery, deceit and miracles. Only the same person could reach the mumal, who exceeded every challenge.
Mahendra Rana’s entry
Hearing Mumal’s fame, many princes and warriors tried to get him, but all failed. Meanwhile, hearing the stories of Mahendra Rana Mumal of Rajputana, he came to Lodrava. He was not only heroic but also courageous and sensible. He crossed the difficult exams of Mumal and finally made his place in his heart. There was a deep love between the two, and they accepted each other by heart.
Crack in love
It is said that Mumal used to wait for Mahendra Rana every night and he used to come to Lodrava to meet him every night. But one night something happened that changed the lives of both. When Mahendra Rana reached the mansion, he saw Mumal sitting with someone else wearing a man like a man. Actually, she was Mumal’s sister who was sitting in Mumal’s clothes in sports and Mumal asked her to hide from Rana. She misunderstood the scene that Mhendra Rana saw. He was broken. Without saying anything, he returned and never came again. Mumal waited for him, but when he did not return, his heart was also broken.
Self -immolation and tragic end
Mumal could not tolerate Rana’s indifference. She could not understand what confusion Rana was. After waiting for years, one day Mumal committed self -immolation by burning himself with lamp oil. After some time Mahendra Rana came to know about the truth, he drowned in remorse. He rushed to Lodrawa but was too late by then. The fire of Mumal’s pyre was burning. It is said that Rana threw himself in the same fire without any hesitation and the souls of both of them became one forever.
Mumal is still alive today
The sand of Rajasthan is still cherished by Mumal and Mahendra Rana’s love story. The mansion still exists in Lodrava near Jaisalmer, which is called Mumal’s mansion. Thousands of tourists come to see this place and feel the love that has become immortal even after hitting the walls of time and society. Local people say that even today there is a pain of that incomplete love in the walls of the mansion. If someone sit quietly in the mansion, it seems as if the sighs of Mumal are still echoing.
Story that is not just love but also a learning
The story of Mumal and Rana is not just a romantic saga, but also teaches that trust in love is the biggest basis. If Rana had tried to understand the scene, or Mumal had made him clear everything – his end would not have been so sad. In today’s modern time, when the relationships are weakening, this story reminds that love is not just the name of living together, but the name of renunciation, understanding and true spirit. This vigor of Mumal and Mahendra Rana still teaches people a deep meaning of love and therefore, when someone hears this story – his eyes become moist.
