Remembered
as the most important event in Rajput history, the battle of Haldighati was an
“Indecisive Battle”. It was fought between Akbar (Ruler of Mughals) and
Maharana Pratap Singh I (Ruler of Rajputs). It was a short-span battle that
lasted for only 4 hours.
The
political struggle behind the battle was that by fifteenth century nearly all
Rajput kingdoms had surrendered under Mughal ruler, except Mewar who was
unwilling to compromise on its independence. To persuade Mewar Ruler Rana
Pratap Singh, Akbar had sent many envoys to have talks on peace treaties.
Ultimately, Rana Pratap did agree to sign the treaty but only on his own terms
that he would not tolerate the leadership of any foreign ruler.
Ignited
on the bold stand of Rana Pratap, Mughals decided to fight against Rana Pratap,
also allied by Raja Man Singh of Amber. The two armies stood agaist each other
at the Haldighati pass. Rana Pratap was an exceptionally good warrior and he
stood proudly on his horse Chetak to take a plunge in the challenge. The battle
was a fierce one with strong repulsions from both sides; ecstatic techniques
were displayed at the war front.
The battle of haldighati continued in guerilla
manner. The battle was significant for the tenacity displayed by Rajputs and
Bhils and the art of defensive mountain warfare. Maharana Pratapsingh
established a great example of courage and bravery in the battle of Haldighati.
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