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Maharana Pratap Jayanti
- 13 May 2025
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The Prime Minister paid rich tributes to the valiant warrior, Maharana Pratap on the occasion of his Jayanti on 9th May 2025.
- Maharana Pratap, born on 9th May 1540 in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan, was the 13th King of Mewar and the eldest son of Udai Singh II.
- Maharana Udai Singh II ruled the kingdom of Mewar with his capital at Chittor and was also the founder of the city of Udaipur.
- The Battle of Haldighati (18th June 1576) was fought between Maharana Pratap and Raja Man Singh of Amber, a general of Mughal emperor Akbar; though Maharana Pratap fought bravely, he was defeated by the Mughal forces.
- After 1579, Maharana Pratap regained Western Mewar and set up his new capital at Chavand near Dungarpur.
- He died on 19th January 1597 and was succeeded by his son Amar Singh, who submitted to Emperor Jahangir in 1614.
- Maharana Udai Singh II ruled the kingdom of Mewar with his capital at Chittor and was also the founder of the city of Udaipur.
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