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OUR PRIDE: MAHARANA PRATAP SINGH SISODIYA


Maharana Pratap Singh Sisodiya was born into a Hindu Rajput family and was a Rajput king who was popularly known as “Mewari Rana”. Pratap Singh was born on May 9, 1540, in Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan. He was the eldest son of Udai Singh II, the Maharana [King] of Mewar, and Jaiwanta Bai, the Queen of Mewar. Pratap was educated in the Rajput tradition, learning horsemanship, archery, and swordsmanship. He also studied Sanskrit and Persian. He was a Hindu Rajput king of Mewar from the Sisodia dynasty. He fought several major battles against the Mughal Empire, including the great Battle of Haldighati in 1576. 

In 1576, Akbar led a large army against Mewar. The battle took place at Haldighati, and Pratapji was outnumbered by the Mughals. Emperor Akbar had 85'000 soldiers while Maharana Pratap had only 20'000 soldiers. Despite this, Maharana Pratap kept fighting with Akbar and did not back down.  After the Battle of Haldighati, Pratap continued to fight against the Mughals. He used guerrilla warfare tactics to harass the Mughal army, and he was able to keep the Mughals from conquering Mewar. Pratap's resistance inspired other Rajput rulers to fight against the Mughals, and it helped to slow the expansion of the Mughal Empire.

Here are some of the great things about Maharana Pratap Singh:

  • He was a great warrior. Pratap Singh was a skilled horseman, swordsman, and archer. He was also a brilliant strategist and tactician. He led his men to victory in many battles against the Mughals, even when he was outnumbered.
  • He was a symbol of Rajput resistance. Pratap's resistance to the Mughals inspired other Rajput rulers to fight against the Mughals. His example showed that it was possible to resist the Mughals, even when they were much more powerful.
  • He was a chivalrous man. Maharana Pratap was known for his chivalry and his respect for women. He never harmed women or children in battle. He also treated his prisoners of war with respect.
  • He was devoted to his people. Maharana Pratap was a devoted ruler who always put the needs of his people first. He was always willing to fight for his people, even when it meant putting his own life in danger.
  • He never gave up. Pratap never gave up, even when the odds were stacked against him. He fought for over years against the Mughals, and he never surrendered. He is an inspiration and greatest ruler of the time. 
Maharana Pratap's Armour, Swords and Spear


  • The weight of Maharana Pratap’s spear was 81 kg, which would have killed the enemy in one go. The weight of his chest armour was 72 kg.
  • Maharana Pratap used to go to war with a spear, shield, two swords, armour, whose total weight was 208 kg. It is not possible for today’s men to fight with such a load. On top of that a heroic horse named CHETAK used to carry Pratap during the war. Chetak, the horse of Rana Pratap Singh is a strikingly memorable one. There is also a temple of Maharana Pratap's horse Chetak, which is still safe in the Haldi Ghati.
  •  Maharana Pratap did 11 marriages due to political reasons. This fact is very interesting and surprising. He had 17 sons and 5 daughters. 
  • Maharana Pratap’s horse Chetak is also very popular. Many of his stories are heard. Chetak was a very powerful horse. His speed used to increase very fast while running.
  • Once in a battle, Chetak put his foot on the head of an elephant. He jumped over the 26 feet long drain carrying the injured Maharana Pratap. Chetak horse supported Maharana in every war.

Maharana Pratap died on January 19, 1597, in Chawand, Rajasthan. He was succeeded by his son Amar Singh I.  Our Rajput community in hubli-dharwad celebrates Maharana Pratap's birth anniversary very grandly. We go on rallies, we distribute sweets and milkshakes etc. Maharana Pratap Singh Sisodiya is remembered as a great warrior and a symbol of Rajput resistance against the Mughals. As an Indian and as a Rajput I feel so proud of our king, our Pratap. We worship him.

“Apne aur apne pariwar ke alawa, jo apne rashtra ke bare mai soche wahi asli nagrik hai.” ---MAHARANA PRATAP


GLOSSARY:

Guerrilla warfare tactics: 
Mass, strike, and disperse are strategic elements of successful guerrilla operations. Guerrilla activities include intelligence operations, psychological warfare, sabotage, assassinations, and terrorist acts designed to inject fear and instability in the populace.

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