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Pratap Singh I (c. 9 May 1540 – 19 January 1597), popularly known as Maharana Pratap (IPA: [məɦaːˈɾaːɳaː pɾəˈtaːp] ⓘ), was king of the Kingdom of Mewar, in north-western India in the present-day state of Rajasthan, from 1572 until his death in 1597.
Feb 13, 2023 · Maharana Pratap succeeded to the throne of Mewar after his father’s death in 1572, inheriting a kingdom surrounded by formidable foes, including the Mughal Empire. Mewar was seen as a strategic target due to its rich cultural and economic heritage at a time when the Mughal Empire was rapidly expanding across India.
Jun 27, 2018 · When Pratap succeeded his father to the throne, his brother Jagmal Singh, who was nominated as the Crown Prince by Udai Singh swore revenge and joined the Mughal army. The Mughal king Akbar rewarded him with the town of Jahazpur for the help he rendered.
Sep 30, 2024 · Maharana Pratap was the eldest of twenty-five sons and hence given the title of Crown Prince. He was destined to be the 54th ruler of Mewar, in the line of the Sisodiya Rajputs. In 1567, when Crown Prince Pratap Singh was only 27, Chittor was surrounded by the Mughal forces of Emperor Akbar.
As the eldest son of the ruler, Pratap was given the title of Crown Prince. In 1567, Chittor was surrounded by the Mughal forces of Emperor Akbar. Rather than capitulating to Mughals, Maharana Udai Singh decided to leave the capital and move his family to Gogunda.
Pratap Singh, popularly known as the Maharana Pratap, was the 13th Maharana of Mewar known for his valiant and spirited defence against the Mughal Empire. He was one of the bravest Rajput rulers of India, who ruled Mewar in Rajasthan for 35 years.
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Jan 9, 2024 · The Battle of Haldighati in 1576 stands as a pivotal moment in Maharana Pratap’s life and in the history of Mewar. Fought against the Mughal forces led by Akbar’s general, Man Singh I, and his son, Prince Salim (later Emperor Jahangir), this battle showcased the indomitable spirit of Maharana Pratap.