PMaharana Pratap Jayanti 2022: Top 50 Wishes, Messages and Quotes to share with your loved ones Pratap Singh I, also popularly known as Maharana Pratap (c. 9 May 1540- 19 January 1597), was the king of Mewar, from the dynasty of Sisodias. Pratap became a folklore hero for his historic resistance against the expansion of Mughal dynasty, under emperor Akbar, through the mechanism of Guerrilla warfare, which proved to be an inspiration for later rebels in the many years to come. As per the Hindu calendar, Maharana Pratap Jayanti falls on 2 June every year, but his birthday is celebrated on 9 May according to the English calendar. The whole of India remembers Maharana Pratap because of his inspirational courage and valour, and also because of his brave deeds. A large section of Rajputs in Rajasthan celebrate Maharana Pratap Jayanti in order to commemorate the birth of the mighty king, according to the Hindu calendar. Several members of Rajput organizations in Alwar district pay their obeisance to Maharana Pratap in Shivaji Park. Similarly, cultural events are being organized in Udaipur and Chittorgarh districts of southern Rajasthan to remember several ferocious battles that Maharana Pratap fought during his life time to prevent the Mughal conquest of Mewar and retain independence. On the auspicious day of his Jayanti, we share some messages, quotes and wishes to remember the valiant king. ©Madhu Mitha

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