History of Maharana Pratap

 Maharana Pratap was the great king of Sisodia dynasty in Mewar from 9th May 1540 to 19th May 1597 in Udaipur. Struggled to get back.

  

Maharana Pratap was a kind man. He was born in the city of Pali in Rajasthan to Maharana Uday Singh and Rani Jivantbai.

Reign: - 1568- 1597

Born: - May 9. 1540 (third till Jeth)

Place of birth: -

Kumbhalgarh, Old Office Pali, Rajasthan

Died: - January 29, 1597

Place of death: - Chavand

Predecessor: - Maharana Uday Singh (II)

Clan / Nobility: - Suryavanshi, Rajput

Father: - Maharana Uday Singh (II)

Mother: - Empress Jivantbai

Children: - 3 sons, 2 daughters

Religion: - Hindu

     Some historians believe that he was born in Kumbhalgarh (now Rajsamand district).

Battle of Haldighati: - In the battle of Haldighati in 1576, with 20,000 Rajputs, Rana Pratap faced 80,000 army of Mughal Sardar Raja Mansingh and saved the Rajputs from the enemy.

 Maharana Pratap, besieged by enemies, rescued Shaktisinh. In this battle, Maharana Pratap's Chetak horse died.

   The battle lasted only one day. But 15,000 soldiers were killed. Akbar made many attempts to defeat Mewar. In these difficult days, Bhamashah gave 25000 Rajputs of Maharana so much grant that it lasted for 12 years.

    Success and Death: From 1579 to 1585, revolts broke out in the Mughal ruled regions of East Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, Bihar and Gujarat. As a result of the family, Akbar remained confused. And the pressure of the Mughals from Mewar decreased.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Maharana intensified his efforts to liberate Mewad in 1585. Maharana & # 39; s army attacked the Mughal outposts and immediately established dominance over 36 important places, including Udaipur. By the time Maharana Pratap ascended the throne, As much power as he had over Mewar. His power was established on almost the same piece of land. Even after 12 years of struggle, Akbar could not change it. And Maharana succeeded in liberating Mewar after a long struggle.

   And this time proved to be a golden battle for Mewar. The eclipse of Mewar ended in 1585.

     Then Maharana Pratap joined in the pleasures of his kingdom. But sadly, almost 11 years later, he died on 19 January 1597 in Chavand, the new capital.