Key Takeaways
- The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Maharana Pratap on his Jayanti on 9th May.
About Maharana Pratap
- Rana Pratap Singh, also known as MaharanaPratap, was born in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan, on May 9, 1540.
- He was the eldest son of Udai Singh II Maharana and the 13th King of Mewar.
- Udai Singh II was the ruler of Mewar, with Chittor as his capital.
Battle of Haldighati
- Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar and Raja Man Singh of Amber, the Mughal emperor Akbar’s general, fought in the Battle of Haldighati in 1576.
- Maharana Pratap fought a valiant battle but was ultimately beaten by Mughal soldiers.
- MaharanaPratap’s loyal horse, Chetak, is supposed to have given up his life while Maharana was leaving the battlefield.
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