Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2021: Today is 'Maharana Pratap Jayanti', know its history and importance

Maharana Pratap was a 16th-century king of Mewar, a region in the south-central part of Rajasthan. He is notable for his military resistance against Mughal expansionism and was also known for his participation in the Battle of Haldighati and the Battle of Dewair.

Maharana Pratap Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of the king. According to the English calendar, Maharana Pratap was born on 9 May 1540. However, according to the Hindu lunar calendar, Maharana Pratap Jayanti falls on the Tritiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha.

This year this auspicious occasion is being celebrated on 13 June 2021 i.e. today. Here's what you need to know about the history and significance of this day.

History of Maharana Pratap Singh

Born to parents Maharana Udai Singh II and Rani Jeevan Kanwa, Maharana Pratap defeated Mughal Emperor Akbar thrice in 1577, 1578 and 1579 by invading his estate. He belonged to the Sisodia Rajput clan and followed the strict rules of the Kshatriyas to fight Akbar.

Maharana Pratap was the great king who started one of the first wars of independence against the Mughals. After his death in 1597, Maharana Pratap was succeeded by his eldest son Amar Singh I. Since then, Maharana Pratap's birthday is celebrated every year with a havan and puja at the Maharana Pratap memorial at Pearl Hill in Udaipur.

Significance of Maharana Pratap Jayanti

Maharana Pratap Jayanti is displayed by the Mewar king as a symbol of valor, spirit of independence, pride and valor against all odds in his life. Maharana Pratap fought against the Mughal Empire for the sake of his people and their pride. He died at the age of 56 on January 29, 1597, while defending his kingdom against invaders, due to multiple injuries sustained during the incident.

The life of Maharana Pratap serves as an inspiration to many and hence his birthday is celebrated as Maharana Pratap Jayanti to pay tribute to the great ruler.

There is no complete information about Maharana Pratap, but today every person knows about him. His glory story is so long that it is difficult to describe it in words. He was the most majestic king who fought a great battle with the Mughals. His stories are popular among the masses today. Because of this, people still remember him today.