Popularly known as Maharana, Pratap was a Hindu king of Mewar. He was titled as "Mewari Rana" and was notable for his military resistance against the expansionism of the Mughal Empire and was known for his participation in the Battle of Haldighati and Battle of Dewair.
Maharana Pratap was born in to a Hindu Rajput family to Udai Singh 2 and Jaiwanta Bai. His younger brothers were Shakti Singh, Vikram Singh and Jagmal Singh. Pratap also had two stepsisters -- Chand Kanwar and Man Kanwar.
Maharana Pratap is a prominent figure in both folk and contemporary Rajasthan culture and viewed as celebrated warrior in that State, as well as in India.
Maharana Pratap Jayanti is a regional public holiday in the northern Indian States of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan.
This holiday marks the birth anniversary of an eminent ruler in 16th century who stood up to the might of Mughal Empire.
