Who was the initial founder of Kumbhalgarh fort?

Kumbhalgarh Fort is popularly associated with Maharana Kumbha, who reconstructed and expanded the fort in the 15th century. However, the question asks about the initial founder of the fort.

According to Rajasthan GK traditions, the earliest fortification at the site is believed to have been established by Samprati, the Mauryan ruler and grandson of Emperor Ashoka. Later, Maharana Kumbha rebuilt the fort on a massive scale between 1443–1458 CE, giving it its present form.

Therefore, the initial founder of Kumbhalgarh Fort is Samprati.