
When we talk about Maharana Pratap, the war of Haldighati is in the minds of all of us. The Battle of Haldighati is one of the greatest battles in the history of India. In this war, Maharana Pratap’s army was going to be the win, but because of Akbar’s army got the help of other states & due to injuries of Maharana Pratap very much. Keeping in mind the Future of the state, Maharana Pratap was removed from this battle. But what happened after this, some people probably know. It is very sad that Indian historian seen Maharana Pratap’s bravery, patriotism and his courage only from the Battle of Haldighati. In the battle of Haldighati, Maharana Pratap lost everything and went to the forest with his family and the remaining soldiers. Where he created a new and powerful army. and started a new war against the Mughals. In 1582, there was a major war between Maharana Pratap and Akbar’s army at the fort of Dewair. In which Maharana Pratap withdrew his everything Today in this blog we are going to know about a Biggest Revenge War of Indian History & A Biggest Defeat of Akbar(Mughals).

After the war of Haldighati to Continuing the fight against Mughals & to regain his kingdom Maharana Pratap was went to jungle with his family. Where he lived with Bhils. Where Bhamashah helped him with 25 lakh gold coins. After getting help from Bhamashah Maharana Pratap create his new & powerful army . With the help of his new army and Bhils, Maharana Pratap started guerrilla wars against Mughals. Who broke Akbar from Inside. When Akbar came to know that Maharana Pratap was alive, he was so afraid that he changed his capital from Agra and fled to Lahore. After the disbanding of the Mughal army by the guerrilla war, the battle of Dewar was fought on the Auction of Dusshera in 1582.

On 16 September 1582 , on the occasion of Dashehra , Maharana Pratap motivated his soldiers to fight back and make Mewar independent once again . Accordingly Mewar army was divided under two groups : One under Maharana Pratap and other under Kunwar Amar Singh & Pratap attacked the Mughal fortification of Dewair which was commanded by Mughal officer Sultan Khan. In the battle, Pratap’s son Amar Singh killed Sultan Khan and the Mughal army was forced to give up Dewair and retreat.36000 Mughals surrendered to Rana Pratap . The retreating Mughal soldiers were pursued to Amet, which was also captured by Pratap. Soon after, Kumbhalgarh 36 garrisons (thanas) and 84 other posts were captured and the defenders killed. Pratap faced no resistance in Udaipur which had already been abandoned by the fleeing Mughal armies.

In this battle Maharana Pratap regain his Kingdom & his all forts. This was the biggest Victory of Mewar as well as Maharana Pratap & a Biggest lose for Mughals. The strength of Maharana Pratap army in this war was approx. 40,000 & Mughals strength was 1 lakh. More than 34,000 soldiers of Mughal army was died in this war & approx. 36,000 soldiers surrender to Maharana Pratap. This was the biggest Victory of Maharana Pratap against Mughals. Before this war no one won this type of victory against Mughals. But it is very sad that Indian historians do not give much importance to this war & only a lot of people know about this war. This war is one of the important events of Maharana Pratap’s life time. This was the biggest Victory of Rajput Amry or Mewar.

Staute of Maharana Pratap on Dewair
The statue of Maharana Pratap on Dewair was one of the biggest Statue of Maharana Pratap in Rajasthan. He dedicated to Maharana Pratap’s Biggest Victory Against Mughals & Mughals Historical Defeat. This statue also show the Patriotism, courage, strength and grace of Maharana Pratap.
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