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Kunwar Pratap Singh was the eldest son and the rightful heir to succeed to the throne and become the 54th custodian of the House of Mewar (the Maharanas of Mewar aren't rulers, but custodians who rule on behalf of Shri Eklingji) upon the death of his father, Maharana Udai Singh II. He was destined to be the 54th custodian of Mewar, carrying forward the royal lineage of the brave Sisodiya Rajputs. Kunwar Pratap was the eldest among the twenty-five sons of Udai Singh and hence was given the title of Baojiraj or the Crown Prince. Maharana Udai Singh II ruled the kingdom of Mewar, with his capital at Chittorgarh. Maharana Pratap was born on 9th May 1540 to Maharana Udai Singh II and Maharani Jaivanta Bai in Kumbhalgarh, Rajputana. The Maharana's struggle for freedom and his devotion to protect his motherland continues to inspire millions of patriots. Maharana Pratap Singh was the 54th Maharana or the custodian of the House of Mewar, a chivalrous Hindu state in the region of Rajputana. He fought with chivalry and resisted against the Islamist expansion over Indian territory during the times of the Mughal invader Akbar. he abided by the wishes of his chief and nobles which examplifies the democratic trend of his character.Vir Shiromani Maharana Pratap is among the greatest patriot warriors of Bharatvarsha. He converted his rival brothers to a freedom lover, turned Bhills, the freeboters, into a patriotic warlike race and Bhama shah from mahajan,Purohit gopinath a Brahmin to a soldier. Such was the inspiration of his character that he could win the confidence of all classes of his subjects. In the fight for freedom all communities including Brahmins, Mahajans, kayasthas, charans and others participated. Pratap loved his people immensly and they in return looked upon him as their saviour and extended their fullest cooperation to him. He showed magniminity to his enemies though they belonged magniminity to his enemies though they belonged to a different religion or caste. He did not commit any action of cruelty and barbarity. He bestowed big jagirs to those who displayed their valor and prowess on the battle fields.
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He introduced guerilla warfare in india, which was later adopted by Chhatrapati Shivaji in Maharashtra and Maharaja Ranjit Singh in punjab.Ī great captain of war, tall almost full and magestic figure with a high forhead, prominent moustaches and above all striking appearance with bright eyes which seem to indicate great fire and determination within, pratap succeeded to the titles and renown of an illustrous house, but without a capital, without resources, his kindered and clans dispirited by reverses, yet possessed the noble spirit of his race.Ī shrewd politician, pratap, although fought for the protection of his small kingdom, the form of a big battle for independence, thereby attracting the mughal enemies towards him.īeside being strong and stern, he was generous and liberal minded. Pratap was a great general, a brave warrior and a successful organiser. Most of the mewar, remained outside the dominion of the mughals.
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He could not be captured with all the strenous efferts of the mighty mughals. He may be called "the robert bruce of india ". Pratap was the only hindu king, who with his meagre army, defended his motherland and struggled hard for long period for twenty five years and that too against the greatest the greatest power on the earth at that time. For centuries maharana of mewar fought against the foreigners who invaded their country but never submitted to them. Pratap "the embodiment of the elemental spirit of india" preferred deserts and jungles to promps and palaces, breads of grass to rich dishes and beds of straws to velvet cushions, in order to maintain the high traditions and culture of his race. After the historical and decisive victory in the battle of dewair in 1582, he led mewar state on the path of social and cultural advancement and made chawand his capital in 1585. In 1576, Maharana pratap displayed unbounded courage and bravery in the battle of haldighati. He was enthroned in 1572 and struggled for the independence of his motherland and the preservation of indian values till he breathed his last. No one can be compared with the invincible Rana, who always held his head high amidst many vicissitudes of life. His unique example of combating the mighty mughals, with a meagre manpower is rare in the history of the world. Maharana pratap holds a uniqe position in the history of india.