Many kings have had a proud place in the history of India. The kings here never hesitated in sacrificing their lives for the protection of country, caste, religion, independence and state, without worrying about it. The whole of India has always been proud of the sacrifice of those great men. Many small and big states of Rajputs have also been included in this holy land of heroes. Fought the war fighting for the independence and integrity of India. Mewar is a special place in all these states, in which Maharana Sanga, the first Maharana Hammir, Maharana Kumbha, Uday Singh and Veer Maharana Pratap, who enhanced the glory of history, were born.
Who does not know Maharana Pratap who was the great king of Shishodia dynasty in Udaipur, Mewar. The name of this great king is immortal in the pages of history for his bravery and determination. This great king fought and fought with the Mughal Emperor Akbar for many years. Not only this, Maharana Pratap also defeated the Mughals many times in the war. This great king was born in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan in the royal family of Maharana Uday Singh and mother Rani Jeevat Kanwar.
The great king Maharana Pratap was born in Kumbhalgarh fort. His mother's name was Jaivantabai, who was the daughter of Songara Akhairaj of Pali. Maharana Pratap was called by the name of Kika in his childhood. The coronation of Maharana Pratap took place in Gogunda. From childhood, Maharana Pratap was a brave, courageous, self-respecting and freedom-loving person. As soon as he sat on the throne of Mewar in 1572, he faced many problems, but he faced every situation with patience, bravery and courage.
He had a battle with a huge army of Mughals in the Haldi valley. The bravery and courage he showed there is unmatched in Indian history, he protected the honor and dignity of his forefathers and vowed that until he frees his kingdom, he would enjoy the happiness and peace of the kingdom. will not do. Since then he started sleeping on the grass on the ground, he used to wander in the forests of Aravalli suffering a lot, but he did not accept the submission of the Mughals. He dedicated his entire life to protect his motherland.
Maharana Pratap's father wanted to make him a skilled warrior like himself, so he started teaching arms from childhood. Child Maharana Pratap had shown his indomitable courage and bravery at a very young age. When he used to play with the children, he used to play by forming a team. Together with all the children of the team, he used to practice weapons by which he Learned the art of using weapons. In this way, Maharana Pratap became adept in wielding weapons and seeing his confidence, his father Uday Singh Phule could not contain himself.
Maharana Pratap's father wanted to make his brother's son Jagmal the king, but the people of the state did not love Jagmal but loved Maharana Pratap and wanted to see him as the king. And Jagmal wanted to become the king, so Jagmal got angry and angry, reached Ajmer to take revenge on Maharana Pratap and joined Akbar's army, meeting Akbar. Akbar gave him the jagir of Jahazpur in return.
At that time Delhi was ruled by Akbar. And Akbar used to use his force to rule the Hindu kings either by keeping them under him and used to fight with those who did not obey. And something similar happened with Maharana Pratap and fought with Akbar.
Maharana Pratap's small army fought with the huge Mughal army. But Maharana Pratap did not give up. Maharana Pratap started living in forests and forests, when nothing was available to eat, he used to make grass and straw his diet and never accepted defeat from Akbar and kept fighting.
Maharana Pratap had a horse on which Rana Pratap himself used to sit. It is believed that the horse was a great devotee of the Lord. The name of that horse was Chetak. Chetak was so intelligent that he used to understand every situation. That's why many times he saved the life of Maharana Pratap.
The Battle of Haldighati took place in the history of India on June 18, 1576, in which a fierce battle took place between Mewar and the Mughals. Maharana Pratap's army was led by a Muslim Sardar Hakim Khan Suri and the Mughal army was led by Mansingh and Asaf Khan.
Even after facing many difficulties, Rana Pratap did not give up and showed his strength and might. And that is why today his name is shining on the pages of history. Some historians believe that no one was victorious in the Battle of Haldighati, but if seen, only Maharana Pratap was victorious. Because due to the hard work and determination of the small army, Maharana Pratap's army defeated Akbar's huge army and forced them to retreat.
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