1. Maharana Pratap is notable for leading the Rajput resistance against the expansionist policy of the Mughal Emperor Akbar including the battle of Haldighati and the battle of Dewair.
12 Facts About Maharana Pratap
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Maharana Pratap was born to Udai Singh II of Mewar and Jaiwanta Bai in 1540, the year in which Udai Singh ascended to the throne after defeating Vanvir Singh.
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Maharana Pratap was crowned in Gogunda on the auspicious day of Holi.
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Rana Maharana Pratap refused, demanding instead the rank of Dah Hazari.
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Mughal Emperor Akbar was intent on securing a stable route to Gujarat through Mewar; when Pratap Singh was crowned king in 1572, Akbar sent a number of envoys, including one by Raja Man Singh I of Amer, entreating him to become a vassal like many other rulers in Rajputana.
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When Maharana Pratap refused to personally submit to Akbar and several attempts to diplomatically settle the issue failed, war became inevitable.
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Maharana Pratap Singh fielded a force of around 3000 cavalry and 400 Bhil archers.
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Maharana Pratap managed to retreat to the hills and lived to fight another day.
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Rana Maharana Pratap was able to escape due to selfless devotion of chief of Jhala who drew upon himself the attack of armies by declaring himself to be Rana.
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Maharana Pratap had renowned artists like Nasiruddin in his court.
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Maharana Pratap is a prominent figure in both folk and contemporary Rajasthani culture and is viewed as a folk hero and celebrated warrior in that state, as well as in India as a whole.
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In 2007, a statue of Maharana Pratap was unveiled by former President Pratibha Patil in the Parliament of India.