Maharana Pratap
February 5, 2008 by Arun Pal Singh · 1 Comment
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Maharana Pratap was a ruler of Mewar is considered the epitome of fiery Rajput pride and self-respect. He belonged to the Sisodia clan of Suryavanshi Rajputs.
Pratap was born at Kumbhalgarh on Sunday the May 09,1540 to Maharana Udai Singh II and Maharani Javanta Bai Songara. He was the eldest of 45 siblings.
In 1568, Mewar was conquered by the Mughal emperor Akbar at a time when Udai Singh was the ruler. Defeated, Udai Singh moved his base to another location in the foothills of the Aravalli Range, that later became city of Udaipur. Udai Singh wanted Jagmal, but Pratap was made the king as nobles wanted him to succeed.
Maharana Pratap had a career full of struggle and hardship. Read more
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