Maharana Pratap

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1540 – 1597

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Who was Maharana Pratap?

Maharana Pratap or Pratap Singh was a Hindu Rajput ruler of Mewar, a region in north-western India in the present day state of Rajasthan. He belonged to the Sisodiya clan of Rajputs. In popular Indian culture, Pratap is considered to exemplify qualities like bravery and chivalry to which Rajputs aspire, especially in context of his opposition to the Mughal emperor Akbar.

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Born
May 9, 1540
Kumbhalgarh
Also known as
  • Pratap Singh
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Religion
  • Hinduism
Nationality
  • India
Died
Jan 19, 1597
Chavand, Rajasthan

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on July 23, 2013

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