BATTLE OF HALDIGHATI - MAHARANA PRATAP THE WARRIOR
Introduction to Maharana Pratap Rana Pratap was born in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan, on May 9, 1540, in the house of Maharana Uday Singh and mother Rani Jeevat Kanwar of Sisodia dynasty. The name of Rani Jeevat Kanwar has also been mentioned at some places as Jaivantabai. She was the daughter of Songara Rajput Akhairaj of Pali. Pratap's childhood name was 'Kika'. Rana Uday Singh II of Mewar had 33 children. Pratap Singh was the eldest among them. Self-respect and religious conduct were his specialties. Pratap was insolent and brave since childhood. Everyone knew that he would become a great man when he grew up. He was more interested in sports and learning the art of making weapons than taking general education. Coronation of Maharana Pratap During the time of Pratap Singh, Delhi was ruled by Mughal Emperor Akbar. It was the policy of the Mughals to use the power of Hindu kings to bring other Hindu kings under their control. Before his death, Rana Udai Singh declared Jagmal, th...