Maharana Pratap was born on 9th May 1540 in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan. His father was Maharana Udai Singh II and his mother was Rani Jeevant Kanwar. Maharana Udai Singh II ruled the kingdom of Mewar, with his capital at Chittor. Maharana Pratap was the eldest of twenty-five sons and hence given the title of Crown Prince.
Maharana Pratap is known for the famous battle of Haldighati against Mughal Emperor Akbar. Even when almost all of his fellow Rajput chiefs started serving the Mughal Emperor Akbar, he refused to enter into the Mughal vassalage. He is hailed as an epitome of heroism, the spirit of freedom, pride and valor.
King Maharana Pratap of Mewar, India was the tallest monarch ever lived, with the height of 2.26m(7ft 1in).
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