2. Introduction
• Long long ago in the darkness of Mughal Empire born a warrior on
the desert fort of Kumbalgarh on May 9, 1540. who was so called
Maharana Pratap Singh Sisodiya. He belonged to the Guhil-Sisodiya
dynasty. He was raised by his mother Rani Jeevant Kanwar and father
Rana Uday Singh. He was
crowned ‘Maharana’ of Mewar as he was the eldest son
amongst the 25 sons of Rana Uday Singh.The 13th Rajput
ruler of Mewar.
3. Early Life
• Maharana Pratap was the eldest son of Rana Uday Singh. Interestingly
being the prince he lived his life in the deep forests and villages with
ordinary people. He was deeply influenced by the heroic stories of
brave Rajputs who sacrificed the lives for the soil of India. In the
teenage he was the only prince to oppress the Mughals especially
Akbar.
4. A son in threat
• Mevar was the attraction of the Mughals because the trade route of
Gujrath was connected with Mevar’s forest.
The Mughal Empire under the Leader Akbar
wanted an influence and extend in territory as
well as revenue. Mevar became a trade target
For them. Under the leadership of Rana Uday
Singh, Mevar had to suffer various
Consequences.
5. Coronation of the king
When Pratap Singh was capable enough to throw the Mughal Empire
the public of Mevar thought a need to coronate and crown him as
‘Maharana’. On 1st March 1572 he successfully became the king of
Mevar. He was pleased with 12 hiers. He had
Shakti Singh,Vikram Singh and Jagmal Singh as
younger brothers.
6. Battle of Haldighati
• In the year 1576 a battle broke out between the feared Emperor
Akbar and Maharana Pratap. Popularly known as battle of Haldighati
This was the biggest battle for Maharana Pratap.
He only had 10,000 soldiers but an enemy army of
80,000 couldn’t make it. The Bhills who lived in the
forest of Mevar also helped him. Rana Punja Bhill
was the tribal leader in the battle
7. Exile in the Forest of Mevar
• Despite being the king of Mevar, Pratap Singh had to live his life in the
forest,he had left the fort and was wandering in the forest. The forces
had left with no food. Then the mighty king had to eat a bread meal
made from the grass of forest. The king however lived in forest
Never left the dream to recapture Mevar.
8. Conflict with Akbar and Maan Singh
• During the exile, Maharana Pratap had to fight with Akbar for Mevar.
Alliances with the Rathores,Chauhans and Parmars. He had to suffer a
lot of inconvenience with his allies but still continued his war in
haldighati. He was the only Rajput who had not yet signed a singl
treaty with the Mughals. Many Rajputs refused to help and some held
an alliance with Mughals. Maan Singh was the one who betrayed
Maharana Pratap in the battlefield.
9. The Unseen War
• The battle of Haldighati gave a spark to a war. Between the Mughals
and Rajputs. The guriella warfare commonly known as ‘Chapamar
Yuddhaniti’ was apllied on the Mughal forces. Maharana Pratap
somehow managed to get through the ferocious struggle and finally
recaptured the Kumbalgarh fort. But still he fought with Akbar and
Maan Singh. Later as time passed Pratap suffered weakness and body
pain.
10. The final phase of life
• Maharana Pratap took his last breath on 29th Jan 1597. his death
marked the end of conflict between Sisodiyas and Mughals. His son
Rana Amar Singh Sisodiya carried on the legacy of Mevar thrown.
11. Conclusion
• Maharana Pratap’s life was full of courage and valor. The ne
generation must adopt this personality. Hats off to the legendary
warrior.
