Jammu, May 10 -- While we delve deep into the history of our country, we observe that among the most stirring chapters of Indian history stands the life of Maharana Pratap, born on 9.5.1540 in Kumbhalgarh Fort, a symbol of courage, self-respect, resistance, and unbending devotion to freedom. Though materially weaker than the mighty Mughal Empire led by Akbar, Maharana chose struggle over submission. The Battle of Haldighati, fought in 1576, became not merely a military confrontation but a civilizational symbol of honour vs. imperial expansion.
Why Maharana Pratap Became the Cynosure of Haldighati
Maharana Pratap represented the spirit of independent Mewar. At a time when many Rajput kingdoms had accepted Mughal domination for political st...