

Unbreakable Oath to free the ‘Motherland’ Maharana Pratap Singh too gave due respect to the wish of the chieftains and the people and accepted the responsibility of leading the people of Mewar. Hence it was collectively decided that Jagammal would have to sacrifice the throne.

Besides they were of the opinion that Jagammal did not possess qualities like courage and self-respect which were essential in a leader and king. Uday Singh appointed before his death, Jagammal, the son of his youngest wife as his heir although Pratap Singh was elder to Jagammal but he was ready to give up his rights like Prabhu Ramchandra and go away from Mewar but the chieftains did not at all agree with their king’s decision. Many Rajput kings, abandoning their glorious traditions and fighting spirit, sent their daughters and daughters-in-law to the harem of Akbar with the purpose of gaining rewards and honour from Akbar. His policy was to make use of the strength of Hindu kings to bring other Hindu Kings under his control. Coronationĭuring Maharana Pratap Singh’s time, Akbar was the Mughal Ruler in Delhi. He was more interested in sports and learning to wield weapons rather than general education. Maharana Pratap was bold and brave right from his childhood and everyone was sure that he was going to be a very valiant person as he grew up. Self-respect and virtuous behaviour were the main qualities of Pratap Singh. Rana Uday Singh, the Second, of Mewar had 33 children. Many brave warriors like Bappa Rawal, Rana Hamir, Rana Sang were born unto the Sisodiya family of Mewar and were given the title of ‘Rana’ but the title of ‘Maharana’ was only bestowed on Pratap Singh.

Who does not know the name of the great king of Mewar, Maharana Pratap Singh? In the history of India, this name has always proved to be motivating for qualities like valour, bravery, sacrifice and martyrdom.
