In the history of Rajputana in particular and India in general, Rana Pratap occupies a place of prominence. It goes to his credit that Akbar, the Great Mughal emperor failed to subdue him with all the power at his command. Rana's spirit of freedom has a few parallels in Indian history. Rana Pratap was the son of Udai Singh and [...]
1. Both the rulers as expansionists: Sher Shah was an expansionist through and through. Similarly Maldev, a powerful ruler of Mewar and a contemporary of Sher Shah was an expansionist. In particular both of them wanted to occupy eastern Rajasthan because of its being a strategic military position. 2. Maldev's dream of a United Rajasthan: Maldev wanted to have a [...]
Rana Kumbha (1438-68): Rana Kumbha was a very brave and talented military commander and ruler. He made his mark in the political as well as cultural field. Military and political achievements: Rana Kumbha succeeded his father Rana Mokal in 1433 A.D. with the assistance of the Bhil chiefs. He had to meet the challenge of several intrigues. image source: [...]