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Maharana Pratap was born to Udai Singh II of Mewar and Jaiwanta Bai in 1540, the year in which Udai Singh ascended to the throne after defeating Vanvir Singh. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] His younger brothers were Shakti Singh , Vikram Singh and Jagmal Singh.
The battle of Haldighati was fought on 18 June 1576 [a] between the Mewar forces led by Maharana Pratap, and the Mughal forces led by Man Singh I of Amber.The Mughals emerged victorious after inflicting significant casualties on Mewari forces, though they failed to capture Pratap, who reluctantly retreated persuaded by his fellow commanders.
Rana Ratan Singh, was a rebel against British rule who was affiliated to Sodhas of Umerkot [69] Kushal Singh, the rebel thakur of Auwa who defeated British Army under General Lawrence during Indian rebellion of 1857 [70] Lal Pratap Singh, Rajkumar of Kalakankar estate and was prominent leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British rule ...
Pratap Singh II: 1751–1754 Raj Singh II: 1754–1762 Pratap's son. Paid heavy tribute to Marathas, financially devastating Mewar. Ari Singh II: 1762–1772 Raj's son. Under him, Marathas raided Mewar several times for not paying tribute. Hamir Singh II: 1772–1778 Ari's son. Became Rana when underaged, and died. Bhim Singh: 1778–1828 Hamir ...
Rana Pratap, the Rana of Mewar, was popularly known for his role in battles against the Mughal Empire Man Singh I, an important Rajput official of Akbar. After the mid-16th century, many Rajput rulers formed close relationships with the Mughal emperors and served them in different capacities.
The most notable Sisodia rulers were Rana Hamir (r. 1326–64), Rana Kumbha (r. 1433–68), Rana Sanga (r.1508–1528) and Rana Pratap (r. 1572–97). The Bhonsle clan, to which the Maratha empire's founder Shivaji belonged, also claimed descent from a branch of the royal Sisodia family. [9]
Descendants of Bhamashah also served as prime ministers of the Ranas of Udaipur for a few generations. His son Jiwashah was the chief during the rule of Rana Amar Singh, and grandson Akshayraj was the prime minister during the rule of Rana Karan Singh and his descendant Rana Jagat Singh. His descendants still live in Udaipur.
Babur's grandson Emperor Akbar faced heavy resistance from Rana Udai Singh II and Maharana Pratap. [citation needed] But the Mughal Army under Akbar achieved numerous victories against the Rajput army. Most prominently in 1576 Akbar achieved a decisive victory in the Battle of Haldighati led by Man Singh I, a Rajput general of the Mughal Empire ...