Who among the following kings has been titled ‘Mewari Rana’ in India?

Who among the following kings has been titled ‘Mewari Rana’ in India? Correct Answer Maharana Pratap

The correct answer is Maharana Pratap.Key Points

  • Pratap Singh, I was popularly known as Maharana Pratap.
  • He was a king of Mewar, a region in north-western India, and was titled "Mewari Rana".
  • He was notable for his military resistance against the expansionism of the Mughal Empire and was known for his participation in the Battle of Haldighati and Battle of Dewair.
  • He was born in a Hindu Rajput family to Udai Singh II and Jaiwanta Bai.
  • He was married to Ajabde Punwar of Bijolia.
  • Chittorgarh was seized in 1567-1568 by the Mughals but the rest of the wooded and hilly kingdom in the Aravalli range was still under the control of Maharana Pratap.
  • The Battle of Haldighati was fought on 18 June 1576 between Pratap Singh and Akbar's forces led by Man Singh I of Amer as Mughals wanted to secure the rest of the Kingdom.
  • Although, the Mughals were victorious and inflicted significant casualties among the Mewaris but failed to capture the Maharana.

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