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	Rana Pratap Singh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Maharana Pratap (born 1540 - died 1597) was the rana (king) of Mewar, grandson of the illustrious Rana Sanga.
		In 1568, during the reign of Pratap's father Rana Udai Singh II, Chittor, the capital of Mewar, was conquered by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
		For the Rajputs it was a disgrace to marry a Muslim and an invader.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maharana_Pratap (667 words)

	Rana Pratap (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		In the Battle of Haldighati(1576) fought between Maharana Pratap and the Mughals; the Rajputs were not able to overcome the combined strength of the Mughals and the renegade Rajput princes who had played the role of traitors.
		Maharana Pratap was badly hurt in the battle and was saved by his wise horse Chetak, who took him in an unconscious state away from the battle scene.
		Although Maharana Pratap was not able to thwart the Muslims successfully, the saga of Rajput resistance to Muslim rule continued till the 17th century when the baton of the struggle for Indian Independence from Mughals was taken up by the upcoming power of the Marathas, who brought about an end to Muslim domination of India.
	sarvadharma.org /Museum/heroes/pratap.htm (308 words)

	The Battle of Haldighati
		However, although Pratap was agreeable to signing it, he was emphatic that it had to be conciliation on his terms: he would not become subservient to any other ruler (particularly a foreigner) and Mewar would not sacrifice its independence.
		Pratap clasped his huge sword in one hand; his other gripped the ancient banner of the House of Mewar, the crimson field with the golden face of the Sun God in the centre.
		Pratap's first impulse was to make another attempt to destroy the Rajput traitor, possibly meeting death in a blaze of glory.
	www.indhistory.com /haldighati.html (1496 words)

	Rajput - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rana Pratap, the Sesodia ruler of Mewar, passed a law in his state that none of his followers will intermarry with Rajputs who have given their daughters to Muslims.
		Rana Pratap decided to kill Man Singh, and Rana Pratap's horse Chetak put his front feet on the trunk of the elephant that Man Singh was riding and Rana Pratap threw his lance.
		For 30 years Pratap remained ahead of Akbar and in last ten years of his life was able to free most of his kingdom.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rajputs (3306 words)

	RAJASTHAN INFOLINE > History > Udaipur & Mewar
		Rana Pratap gallery was imbued with stories of the lost em greatness of Mewar and obsessed with pieces a desire to recover its territories, and the the the fort of Chittor, the soul of Mewar.
		The indomitable Pratap threw him- is the self against the might of the Mughal armies again and again, losing the battle of Haldighati, losing every fort, including Kumbalgarh, retreating to the hills and ravines of the Aravallis where sometimes his family hadn't enough to cat.
		Rana Pratap was one of the two Rajput kings who refused to accept Mughal suzerainty or compromise with Akbar: no daughter of Mewar was ever given to a Mughal emperor or prince in marriage.
	www.rajasthaninfoline.com /rinfo/udaipurhh.htm (684 words)

	Maharana Pratap (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Maharana Pratap was the eldest of twenty-five sons and hence given the title of Crown Prince.
		Maharana Pratap, angered that his fellow Rajput was aligned with someone who had forced the submission of all Rajputs, refused to sup with Raja Man Singh.
		Maharana Pratap himself undertook several penances, not because his finances forced him to do so, but because he wished to remind himself, and all his subjects, why they were undertaking this pain - to win back their freedom, their right to exist as they wished.
	www.hvk.org /articles/0504/101.html (2217 words)

	The Submission of Mewar to the Mughals
		Maharana Amar Singh I, fifty-fifth ruler of the Mewar Dynasty (r.
		Parvez fled the battlefield and retreated to Ajmer in disgrace.
		Neither the Maharana nor any future Maharana would be called upon to present themselves at Court while India was ruled by a foreign power (thereby retaining the independent dignity of the House of Mewar).
	www.indhistory.com /mewar-submission.html (1001 words)

	Kankroli, Travel Info Kankroli, Kankroli Visit, Visit Kankroli, Visit rajsamand, Rajsamand Visit, Rajsamand Travel Info ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Pratap was saved by Shakti Singh, his estranged brother, but Pratap's famous steed, Chetak, succumbed to his injuries.
		Haldighati is the battlefield where Maharana Pratap valiantly defied the superior Mughal forces of Akbar in 1576.
		The scene of the famous battle of 1576 AD fought between Rana Pratap, the heroic son of Udai Singh and the massive forces of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
	www.geocities.com /computechknk/kankroli.htm (2086 words)

	Udaipur, Information About Udaipur, Holidays Udaipur, Tours to Udaipur, Holiday Packages Udaipur
		The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a palace at this favorable located spot with a fertile valley watered by the stream, a lake, an agreeable altitude and an ampitheatre of low mountains.
		Maharana followed the advise of the hermit and founded the city in 1559 A.D. Udaipur is a lovely land around the water lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis.
		Atop the Moti Magri or pearl hill,overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap with a bronze statue of the Maharana.
	www.rajasthantours.net /udaipur.html (1131 words)

	India Image : A Gateway for Government of India Info over the web (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Maharana Udai Singh II founded Udaipur in 1568 after his citadel Chittorgarh was sacked by Mughal Emperor Akbar.
		Maharana Udai Singh died in 1572 and was succeeded by Maharana Pratap who valiantly defended Udaipur from subsequent Mughal attacks.
		Maharana Pratap is the most revered Rajput icon and gallantly fought the Mughal at the Haldighati in 1576.
	indiaimage.nic.in /Citypalace.htm (558 words)

	Udaipur, Udaipur Palace on Wheels, Udaipur India, Udaipur Rajasthan
		Maharana Udai Singh, driven from the citadel of Chittorgarh by the pursuing armies of Mughal Emperor Akbar decided to build his new capital city on a hill overlooking Lake Pichola.
		The foundation of this enormous complex was laid by Maharana Udai Singh in the 16th century.
		The Jagniwas Island was a creation, rising from the broad waters of Lake Pichola, by Maharana Jagat Singh II in 17th century.
	www.palaceonwheels-india.com /udaipur.html (674 words)

	Encyclopedia: Maharana Pratap (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Although Pratap was not a great statesman or administrator like his Grandparent, he was nevertheless a copy of his grandfather in terms of courage and self-respect.
		Rana Pratap (1540-1597), as he is popularly called in India, was born in the kingdom of Mewar, in modern-day Rajasthan.
		In 1572, Pratap became Rana (king) of Mewar with the support of the elder nobles.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Maharana-Pratap (508 words)

	The Mewar Encyclopaedia: A
		It was among the valleys and hills of the Aravallis that Maharana PRATAP SINGH I waged his famous guerrilla warfare against the Mughals.
		Kunwar Ari Singh of Tiroli; son of Maharana JAGAT SINGH I and brother of Maharana RAJ SINGH I. Ari Singh I, Rawal, thirtieth ruler of the Mewar Dynasty (r.
		According to one account, the inexperience of the previous Maharanas, Pratap Singh II and Raj Singh II, and now the ungovernable temper of Ari Singh II, "introduced a train of disorders which proved fatal to Mewar." At the time, Maratha rebels from the south were attacking Udaipur and demanding tribute money.
	www.mewarindia.com /ency/ar.html (1738 words)

	Maharana Pratap of Chittorgarh: Indian Gallery: Great Heroes: Paintings - Art of Legend India Product Gallery
		Maharana Pratap was a valiant and illustrious character of Indian history.
		Pratap was the son of Rana Udai Singh of Mewar.
		It is true that Maharana Pratap could not defeat the Mughals or regain his kingdom, but he place before the future generations an unparalleled ideal of bravery and courage.
	www.artoflegendindia.com /details/PEA013 (371 words)

	Rajsamand: Maharana Pratap Jayanti (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Maharana Pratap Jayanti is a famous festival celebrated in Rajsamand District.
		It is Famous that The Kumbhalgarh Fort of Rajsamand was the birthplace Of MAharana Pratap.
		Maharana Pratap Jayanti is mostly Celebrated in Haldighati and Kumbhalgarh of Rajsamand.This is the photo of Birth place Of Maharana Pratap which is situated In kumbhalGarh Fort Of Rajsamand.
	rajsamandplus.com /diary/2005/02/maharana-pratap-jayanti.html (97 words)

	North India Excursion,North India Tour Packages,Northern India Excursion Tour,Excursion Travel North India,Tour Operator (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		It was in Udaipur that legendary Maharana Pratap was born.
		Pratap Memorial: Erected atop Modi Magri is this equestrian bronze statue of the valiant hero, Maharana Pratap.
		It was at Haldighati in 1576 AD that armies of Maharana Pratap and Mughal Emperor Akbar clashed.
	indelhihotels.com /excursionudaipur.html (1201 words)

	The Mewar Encyclopaedia: B
		When CHETAK was wounded at the battle and Pratap, also severely wounded, had to retire from the field, Bida Jhala donned the Maharana's tunic and took charge of the Mewar forces.
		Maharana Raj Singh sent Jait Singh to mediate between the Marathas and Bijai Singh.
		Maharana Bhim Singh (1778-1828) granted the jagir of Bohera, and the title 'Rawat', to Maharaj Mokham Singh's second son, Fateh Singh.
	www.mewarindia.com /ency/bi.html (942 words)

	Himachal Pradesh :: Lakes, Maharana Pratap Sagar, Gobind Sagar, Photographs, Accomodation
		Named in the honour of the great patriot Maharan Pratap, the Maharana Pratap Sagar was once known as the Pong Dam Reservoir.
		In 1960, a dam was built on the Beas river and this dam resulted in a huge Maharana Pratap Sagar Lake (once known as Pong Lake).
		Maharana Pratap Sagar Lake is the only place in India other than Bharatpur (Rajasthan) where the rare red necked grabe has been found.
	www.himachalpradesh.us /webs/geography/lakes.htm (949 words)

	Bhamashah (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Within one year of appointing army with this wealth, Maharana Pratap recovered all his forts except Mandaigarh and Chittor from Akbar.
		Maharana Pratap had suffered defeats from the huge army of Akbar in the battle of Haldighati in 1576 and was living a life of great difficulties, even to the stage of starvation in the forests.
		Having come to know of this critical situation, Bhamashah offered all his wealth to Maharana Pratap to mobilise and recruit the army.
	www.jaintirths.com /general/bhamashah.htm (135 words)

	Indian States - Rajasthan - Udaipur
		Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1576, after Chittorgarh was destoryed by the Moghuls in the third attack on Chittor.
		It was originally constructed by Maharana Jai Singh in 1678 and was later reconstructed after its destruction by floods by Maharajah Fateh Singh.
		is a memorial of Maharana Pratap of Mewar overlooking the Fateh Sagar.
	www.saigan.com /heritage/states/rajasthan/udaipur.html (619 words)

	Maharana Pratap Mount Abu Abu, India - Maharana Pratap Mount Abu Group Booking Reservation Meetings Meeting ...
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		Weddings at the Maharana Pratap Mount Abu with their facilities, guest rooms and experienced wedding and group management staff, are magnificent.
		A Maharana Pratap Mount Abu wedding reception is a party where guests come to celebrate the marriage of the bride and groom.
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	1Up India > India > Rajasthan > Udaipur > The past of Udaipur speaks for itself
		According to it, Maharana Udai Singh, the founder,was hunting one day when he met a holy man meditations on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola.
		The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a palace at this favorable located spot with a fertile valley watered by the stream, a lake,an agreeable altitude and an ampitheatre of low mountains.
		Maharana followed the advise of the hermit and founded the city in 1559 A.D. Historically related to the glory of the Rajput royals, Udaipur has had a long and chequered past.
	www.1upindia.com /states/rajasthan/udaipur/history.html (375 words)

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		The construction of this palace was originally commenced by Maharana Udai Singh, the founder.
		Later on, many additions were made and integrated so well with the rest of the architecture that it was difficult to believe that it was not conceived as a whole.
		This lake was originally built by Maharana Jai Singh in 1678 but heavy rains destroyed the dam and was rebuilt by Maharana Fateh Singh.
	visitudaipur.com /placestovisit.htm (674 words)

	Tourist places in Udaipur - city palace, jagdish temple, maharana pratap memorial, dudh talai, fateh sagar lake, ...
		Tourist places in Udaipur - city palace, jagdish temple, maharana pratap memorial, dudh talai, fateh sagar lake, sukhadia circle, lok kala mandal, ahar museum, sahelion ki bari, sajjangarh and shilpgram.
		It was built by Maharana Jagat Singh Ist in 1651 A.D. It is a good example of Indo - Aryan architecture.
		Hill, overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake is the memorial of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap with a bronze statue of the Maharana astride his favourite horse "Chetak".
	www.udaipurplus.com /travel/udr_dest1.htm (537 words)

	Discover Rajasthan - A comprehensive guide to Rajasthan, Destination - Udaipur
		The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a palace at this favourably located spot with a fertile valley watered by the stream,a lake,an agreeable alttitude and an ampitheatre of low mountains.Maharana followed the advised of the hermit and founded the city in 1559 AD.
		The maharanas were weighed under the gate in gold,the equivalent amount of which was distributed among the populace.
		A stunningly situated artificial lake,built in the 17th century AD Maharana Jai Singh is the sceond largest in Asia.Graceful marble chhatris flank the embankment and beautiful summer palaces of the Udaipur queens are built on either side of the lake.
	www.jasbhagtoursindia.com /jas_rajasthan_bot_destinations_udaipur.htm (608 words)

	Chetak Trust, Udaipur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Named in memory of Maharana Pratap’s famous and devoted horse Chetak, the Chetak Trust was created in 1976 (the 400th anniversary of the battle of Haldi Ghati), to prevent cruelty to animals and to promote the humane treatment of all animals.
		The trust was instituted for the welfare of animals as defined in the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act in India.
		Chetak, the faithful and loyal mount of Maharana Pratap directly contributed in securing the stronghold of Mewar, between 1572 - 1597 A.D. Maharana Pratap purchased Chetak from an Arab horse dealer who had brought him and another companion horse, Natak, to the royal camp.
	www.mmcfindia.org /Chetak_Trust.asp (413 words)

	Himachal Tourism - Kangra District
		MAHARANA PRATAP SAGAR: At an altitude of 450 metres above sea level, 32 degree north and 76 degrees east.
		The closest railway stations are at Mukerian 30 k.m., and Pathankot at 32 k.m.
		Maharana Pratap struggled valiantly for freedom of Mewar-as for the principle of independence.
	himachaltourism.nic.in /kang.htm (1854 words)

	Udaipur, a major city in Rajasthan: Hotels in Udaipur, City of Lake, City of Palaces, City of Forts
		It is surrounded by hills, mountains, and its beautiful palaces are mirrored in the calm blue water of Lake Pichola.
		PRATAP SMARAK, a grand statue of Mewar hero Maharana Pratap astride his charger CHETAK; atop MOTI MAGRI (Pearl Hill) and overlooking Fateh Sagar.
		HALDIGHATI (40 km.), the battlefield where Maharana PRATAP SINGH I valiantly defied superior Mughal forces (1576); in the same area is the chhatri (memorial) to Pratap's amazing horse, CHETAK.
	www.geocities.com /webpromot/udaipur.html (624 words)

	Political storm brewing over Maharana Pratap's statue- The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		LALGANJ (Vaishali): The installation of a statue of the legendary 16th century king and warrior of Chittorgarh Maharana Pratap Singh at the Manpur bypass road has sparked off a political storm.
		The district administration of Vaishali has clamped Section 144 of CrPC at the venue and at least 23 persons have been served notices under Section 107 of CrPC as RJD supporters are demanding removal of the statue alleging that it is an insult to Rajputs.
		"The Maharana's horse Chetak, according to the legend, was seven feet tall and majestic.
	timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/840421.cms (534 words)

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		Mewar's verdant landscape witnesses the battle of Haldigathi between the armies of Maharana Pratap Singh and Akbar, both rulers of transcendental renown.
		Fought in 1576 over Chittorgarh, the yudh (war) is said to have ended in a stalemate, but since Maharana Pratap Singh withdrew to the hills victory is attributed to Akbar.
		Singh vowed no descendent of his would ever sleep in a bed, live in a castle or eat off a plate until Chittorgarh was regained – a vow kept in symbolic form even up to the 20th century, as Mewar's Maharanas placed reed mats under their beds and leafs under their plates.
	www.shop.com /op/aprod-p19031337 (917 words)

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