Maharana Pratap
Rajput ruler of Mewar from 1572–1597 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Pratap Singh, see Pratap Singh (disambiguation).
Pratap Singh I (Hindi pronunciation: [Mahārāṇā pratāp] ⓘ; c. 9 May 1540 – 19 January 1597), popularly known as Maharana Pratap, was a king of Kingdom of Mewar, a princely state in north-western India in the present-day state of Rajasthan. He is notable for leading the Rajput resistance against the expansionist policy of the Mughal Emperor Akbar including the Battle of Haldighati.
Quick Facts 13th Rana of Mewar, Reign ...
Maharana Pratap | |||||
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Maharana Mewari Rana | |||||
13th Rana of Mewar | |||||
Reign | 28 February 1572 – 19 January 1597[1] | ||||
Coronation | 28 February 1572 | ||||
Predecessor | Udai Singh II | ||||
Successor | Amar Singh I | ||||
Ministers | Bhamashah Jhala Man Singh | ||||
Born | 9 May 1540 (1540-05-09) Kumbhalgarh, Mewar[1][2] (present day: Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajsamand District, Rajasthan, India) | ||||
Died | 19 January 1597(1597-01-19) (aged 56)[1] Chavand, Mewar[1] (Present day: Chavand, Udaipur District, Rajasthan, India) | ||||
Spouse | 11[3][4] including:
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Issue | 22 (including Amar Singh I and Bhagwan Das) and 5 daughters[3] | ||||
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Dynasty | Sisodias of Mewar | ||||
Father | Udai Singh II | ||||
Mother | Jaivanta Bai Songara (Chauhan) of Jalore | ||||
Religion | Hinduism |
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