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Chetak horse was also one of them.
Hakim Khan Sur offering his services with his eight hundred soldiers to Maharana Pratap in his fight against the Mughal imperialism.
Pratap holding the open court so that every one can speak freely, frankly and fearlessly about his assessment of the situation.
Before moving to meet the Mughal forces at Losing, Maharana Pratap addressing his army and exhorting them to do their best for the cause of liberty of their land.
Maharana Pratap addressing his army before going for the battle.
One day, he called a meeting of his trusted chieftains and made an appeal to them in his serious and lustrous speech. Thus the years passed.
This was a break from tradition, as the Crown Prince was not supposed to accompany the Maharaja's body to the tomb and instead was supposed to prepare to ascend the throne, ensuring that the line of succession remained intact.
Per his father's wishes, Pratap Singh chose to have his half-brother Jagmal succeed him as king.
Living a life on the run, the dream of reconquering Chittor (and thus reclaiming the glory of Mewar) was greatly cherished by Pratap, and his future efforts were bent towards this goal.
Nearly all of Pratap’s fellow Rajput chiefs had meanwhile entered into the vassalage of the Mughals. Accession No. 2011.26.0026. He felt sorry to know about the difficult times Rana Pratap was going through.
Accession No. 2011.26.0016. In Rajasthan, he is regarded as a hero for his bravery, sacrifice, and fiercely independent spirit.
Rana Pratap Singh Biography and Information
Rana Pratap Singh Wife - Maharani Ajabde
Maharana Pratap Children - Amar Singh I, Bhagwan Das
Maharana Pratap Date of Birth - May 9, 1540
Maharana Pratap Birthplace - Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan
Maharana Pratap Death Date - January 29, 1597
Maharana Pratap Death Place - Chavand
Rana Pratap History
Pratap Singh I, also known as Maharana Pratap, was the 13th king of Mewar, which is now part of the state of Rajasthan in northwestern India.
As the late Maharana's body was being transported to the cremation grounds, Crown Prince Pratap Singh accompanied the Maharaja's body. His eldest son Amar Singh succeeded him to the throne and became a king of Mewar.
Maharana Pratap
An exhibition mounted by FACT – India
Rana Pratap (r.
Later he constructed a beautiful garden at the place where Chetak had breathed its last. My brave warriors, I am sure that you will support me in every way sacrificing your mind, body and wealth till this oath is fulfilled.” All the chieftains were inspired with the oath of their king and they too promised him that till their last drop of blood, they would help Rana Pratap Singh to free Chittod and join him in fighting the Mughals; they would not retreat from their goal.
His mother and father were Jaiwanta Bai and Udai Singh II respectively. Akbar's dream of being the Jahanpanah of Hindustan could not be realized as long as the people of Mewar swore allegiance to their Maharana. Besides, he also freed a large portion of land in Rajasthan from the Mughals. In this short period, Pratap’s men essayed many brave exploits on the field.
As James Tod writes: “There is not a pass in the alpine Aravalli that is not sanctified by some deed of the great freedom fighter, Maharana Pratap Singh; some brilliant victory or, more often, some glorious defeat.”
On one occasion, the Bhils saved the Rajput women and children in the nick of time by conveying them into the depths of the mines at Zawar.
Many Rajput kings, abandoning their glorious traditions and fighting spirit, sent their daughters and daughters-in-law to the harem of Akbar with the purpose of gaining rewards and honour from Akbar. The only fort Pratap could not recover was Chittor and that saddened him a lot.