Each year, Maharana Pratap Jayanti is observed with great pride and respect throughout India, particularly in Rajasthan. This auspicious day commemorates the birthday of Maharana Pratap, the courageous Rajput warrior and Mewar king, who became an icon of bravery, dignity, and unshakeable patriotism.
Birth and Early Life Of Maharana Pratap
Each year, Maharana Pratap Jayanti is observed with great pride and respect throughout India, particularly in Rajasthan. This auspicious day commemorates the birthday of Maharana, the courageous Rajput warrior and Mewar king, who became an icon of bravery, dignity, and unshakeable patriotism.
Family and Marriage
Maharana Pratap married 11 women, of whom the most famous and admired is Maharani Ajabde Punwar. She was with him in all his struggles and stood for his cause. They had a son named Amar Singh I, who succeeded him later as the king of Mewar.
A King Who Refused to Bow
Following the demise of Udai Singh II, there was a battle for the throne. Under political pressure, he became the 13th ruler of Mewar after ascending to the throne. His reign was characterized by persistent resistance against the Mughal Empire, particularly Emperor Akbar, who attempted several times to subjugate Mewar.
But unlike most other Rajput kings, he never surrendered to Mughal authority. He preferred to battle than to yield, even when his kingdom was being severely depleted. His most celebrated battle, the Battle of Haldighati in 1576, is a beacon of Rajput bravery. Although outnumbered and ultimately compelled to withdraw, Maharana Pratap’s spirit was unconquered.
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Maharana Pratap
Following the Battle of Haldighati, he spent some years in Aravalli hills and forests with his family and devoted followers living austerely. With all hardships, he went on guerrilla war against the Mughals and even recovered a great number of lost areas before he died.
Death and Legacy
He died on January 29, 1597, at the age of 56 from wounds sustained during a hunting accident. His life and acts have left a lasting impression in Indian history. He is a symbol of fighting against tyranny and an icon of Rajput honor.
