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Maharana Pratap was a Hindu maharaja of the Rajput alliance of Mewar, in the current day territory of Rajasthan. Much famous for effectively opposing the endeavors of the Mughal sovereign, Akbar, to vanquish his region, he is regarded as a legend in Rajasthan. His dad, Rana Udai Singh, is viewed as a frail ruler however Maharana Pratap interestingly, is venerated as a fearless and valiant champion who wouldn't submit to the Mughal intrusion and indefatigably shielded his territory and individuals until the end. The oldest child of Rana Udai Singh II, he was the assigned crown cost who began showing his bravery during the rule of his dad. While a few of Pratap's siblings - Shakti Singh, Jagmal and Sagar Singh — served the Mughal sovereign, Akbar, Pratap himself decided to oppose the Mughal tensions to drive him into accommodation. Akbar sent a sum of six political missions to Pratap with expectations of arranging a union with him, yet Pratap passionately wouldn't consent to the requests of the Mughal. Battle between the Rajputs and the Mughals became inescapable. Despite the fact that the Mughal armed force significantly dwarfed the Rajput one, Maharana Pratap battled valiantly till the end. He kicked the bucket a legend and his introduction to the world commemoration (Maharana Pratap Jayanti) is commended as an undeniable celebration consistently on the third day of the Jyestha Shukla stage.
Personal Details
Also Known As - Pratap Singh, Maharana Pratap Singh Sisodias
Born - 9 may 1540. (Kumbhalgarh, Mewar)
Died - 19 Jan 1597 (Chavand, Mewar)
Death of Place - Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Death of Cause - Injuries
Religion - Hindu
Father - Udai Singh ||
Mother - Maharani Jaiwanta Bai
Siblings - Sagar Singh
Spouse - 11 Including - Maharani Ajabde Punwar, Phool Bai Rathore, Amarb Rathore, Jasobai Chauhan, Alamdebai Chauhan, Champabai Jhati, Lakhabai, Khichar Asha Bai, Solankhinipur Bai, Shahmati Bai Hada, Ratnawati Bai Parmar
Children - 22 Including - Amar Singh |, And Bhagwan Das And 5 Daughters
Childhood and ascension
Maharana Pratap was brought into the world to Udai Singh II of Mewar and Jaiwanta Bai. His more youthful siblings were Shakti Singh, Vikram Singh and Jagmal Singh. Also, Pratap had two stepdaughters: Chand Kanwar and Man Kanwar. He was married to Amar Singh, Maharani of Bijolia, Ajabde Punwar. He belonged to the Mewar Royal Family. Rani Dheer Bai wanted her son Jagmal to succeed Udai Singh when he died in 1572, but senior courtiers preferred Pratap as their king because he was the eldest son. The nobles' desire prevailed. In 1572, Udai Singh passed away, and Prince Pratap became Maharana Pratap, the 54th ruler of Mewar in the Sisodia Rajput line. In an act of vengeance, Jagmal fled to Ajmer to join Akbar's armies. In exchange for his assistance, he was given the town of Jahazpur as a Jagir.
Background
The state of Mewar, ruled by Pratap Singh, gained prominence for its opposition to Muslim dominance and its refusal to form any political alliances with the Mughal Empire, in stark contrast to other Rajput rulers who accommodated and formed alliances with the various Muslim dynasties in the subcontinent. The struggles between Pratap Singh and Akbar prompted the Clash of Haldighati.
The Battle of Haldighati
The Mughals were forced to give up the fertile eastern region of Mewar as a result of the bloody Siege of Chittorgarh in 1567 and 1568. However, Maharana Pratap continued to be in charge of the rest of the hilly, wooded kingdom in the Aravalli range. Mughal Ruler Akbar was resolved to tying down a steady course to Gujarat through Mewar; Akbar sent a number of envoys to Pratap Singh when he was crowned king (Maharana) in 1572, one of which was Raja Man Singh of Amer, urging him to become a vassal like many other Rajputana rulers. War was inevitable when Pratap refused to submit to Akbar personally.
On June 18, 1576, Pratap Singh and Mughal powers drove by Man Singh I of Amer participated in the Skirmish of Haldighati. The Mughals were victorious and caused tremendous misfortunes among the Mewaris at this point forgot to get Maharana Pratap. A tight mountain pass close to Gogunda, presently known as Rajsamand in Rajasthan, filled in as the milestone. 400 Bhil toxophilite and roughly 3000 cavalry were important for Pratap Singh's military. Man Singh of Amer, who directed a multitude of roughly 10,000 men, was accountable for the Mughals. Pratap was injured and the day was lost after a furious fight that endured over three hours. He sorted out some way to pull out to the inclines and lived to fight another day.
Haldighati was a useless triumph for the Mughals, as they couldn't kill or catch Pratap, or any of his nearby relatives in Udaipur. Even though the sources claim that Pratap was successful in his escape, Mansingh conquered Gogunda within a week of Haldighati's end of his campaign. After that, in September 1576, Akbar himself led a long campaign against the Rana, and Gogunda, Udaipur, and Kumbhalgarh were all soon under Mughal control.
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Reconquest of Mewar
After rebellions in Bengal and Bihar and Mirza Hakim's incursion into the Punjab in 1579, Mughal pressure on Mewar lessened. Following this, Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan was sent by Akbar to invade Mewar, but he stopped at Ajmer. In the Battle of Dewair in 1582, Pratap Singh attacked and occupied the Mughal post at Dewair (also known as Dewar). All 36 Mughal military outposts in Mewar were immediately destroyed as a result of this. In 1584, Akbar sent Jagannath Kachhwaha to invade Mewar as a result of this. Mewar army defeated the Mughals once more and forced them to retreat. Akbar moved to Lahore in 1585 and stayed there for the next twelve years to observe the circumstances in the northwest. During this time, no significant Mughal expedition was sent to Mewar. Pratap took advantage of the situation and defeated Mughal forces in Chittorgarh, Mandalgarh, and Mewar to recover the majority of the region—with the exception of the former capital. He also built a new capital, Chavand, near Dungarpur today, during this time.
Mewar's revival
Maharana Pratap took cover in the Chappan region and began to attack Mughal fortresses. By 1583, he had successfully retaken western Mewar, which included the fort of Kumbalgarh and the towns of Dewar, Amet, Madariya, and Zawar. He then made Chavand his capital and developed a Chamunda mata sanctuary there. After a brief period of peace, the Maharana of Mewar began to establish order. The Rana had recovered a significant portion of Mewar from 1585 until his death. During this time, residents who had left Mewar began to return. There was great rainstorm which assisted with restoring the agribusiness of Mewar. Additionally, the economy began to improve, and trade in the region began to increase. The Rana was successful in capturing the areas west of Chittor, but he was unable to achieve his goal of capturing Chittor itself.
Death
Due to injuries sustained during his incessant struggle against the Mughal Empire, the great warrior left for heaven on January 29, 1597, at the age of 56. Amar Singh I, his eldest son, took over as Mewar's king.
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Personal Life
There were seventeen sons, five daughters, and eleven wives for Maharana Pratap. In any case, his #1 spouse was his most memorable wife named Maharani Ajabde Punwar. In 1557, he got married for the first time. His first son, Amar Singh I, who would become his successor, was born in 1559.
Pratap is said to have gotten married to ten more princesses to keep the Rajputs united. Pratap spent a lot of his life in forests, and it is also said that his family had to eat grass-based chappatis to survive.
Legacy
Because he refused to give in to the Mughal armies led by Akbar, Maharana Pratap is frequently referred to as "India's first freedom fighter." The life and accomplishments of Maharana Pratap have been the subject of numerous television programs.
At the top of Moti Magri, or Pearl Hill, in Udaipur, is a historical site called the Maharana Pratap Memorial that is dedicated to Maharana Pratap. It was constructed by Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar and features a life-size bronze statue of Chetak, a brave warrior.
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Interesting fact About Maharana Pratap
- Around 208 kilograms were the combined weight of Maharana Pratap's armor, shield, spear, and two swords.
- His chest armor weighed 72 kilograms, and his spear weighed 81 kilograms.
- Maharana Pratap weighed 110 kilograms and stood seven feet and five inches tall.
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- He had seventeen sons, five daughters, and 11 wives. Ajabde Punwar, Rani Lakhabai, Rani Champabai Jhati, Rani Shahmatibai Hada, Rani Ratnawatibai Parmar, Rani Solankhinipur Bai, Rani Amarbai Rathore, Rani Phool Bai Rathore, Rani Alamdebai Chauhan, Rani Jasobai Chauhan, and Rani Khichar Ashabai are the names of his wives. He is also married to Rani.
- Maharana Pratap and his family needed to live in the timberland for quite a while and they made due on chapattis made of grass. When Maharana's daughter was robbed of a grass roti by a wild cat, he made the decision to surrender to Akbar. He wrote a letter to Akbar outlining his plans for submission, and Akbar happily distributed the letter to Prithviraj, a poet and Rajput warrior who was employed by Akbar. Pratap gained confidence and strength to face Akbar when Prithviraj wrote back to Maharana.
- Maharana Pratap and his powers were ceaselessly in battle with the Mughals which lead to monetary emergencies and he was left with no cash to help his powers. The minister of Maharana Pratap, Bhama Shah, provided Pratap with the financial support he needed to support and sustain his army for the next twelve years.
- He was known for protecting women's dignity. One time, his son Amar Singh and a Mughal officer took women and a trophy hostage from an enemy camp. Maharana Pratap condemned this behavior and ordered the women to be taken back to the camp. Abdur Rahim Khan-e-Khana is said to have been planning an assault on Pratap at the same time, but when he heard about it, he immediately called off his plans and withdrew his troops.
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- Chetak, his faithful horse who was also Maharana's favorite, belonged to him. In an effort to save Rana Pratap during the Battle of Haldighati, Chetak became immortal.
- Guerrilla warfare was used by Maharana Pratap with great success.
- Rana Pratap spent a significant piece of his life, particularly his experience growing up in the woods of Aravallis. The tribals dubbed Pratap Keeka; In addition, he is revered as Rana Keeka.
- It's obviously true that Pratap adored his pony Chetak, yet not very many realize that Chetak had blue eyes. It is a result of this that Maharana Pratap was likewise venerated to as 'Rider of the Blue Pony.
- Other than Chetak, there was another creature that was extremely dear to Maharana - an elephant named Ramprasad. During the Battle of Haldighati, Ramprasad injured and killed a number of soldiers, horses, elephants, and other animals. It is said that Raja Mansingh used seven elephants to capture Ramprasad.
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