Pratap Singh (About this sound pronunciation ) (9 May 1540 – 29 January 1597) popularly known as Maharana Pratap, was a Rajput king of Mewar, a region in north-western India in the present day state of Rajasthan. He was the eldest son of Udai Singh II (King of Mewar) and Jaiwanta Bai.[3][4][5] He was succeeded by his eldest son, Amar Singh I.
Maharana Pratap
12th Maharana of Mewar
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Maharana Pratap in a painting by Raja Ravi Varma
Maharana of Mewar
Reign 1 March 1572[1] – 29 January 1597
Predecessor Udai Singh II
Successor Amar Singh I
Born 9 May 1540
Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan[2]
Died 29 January 1597 (aged 56)
Chavand, Rajasthan
Burial Cremated in Vandoli village
Spouse Maharani Ajabde (consort)
10 other wives
Issue Amar Singh I
Bhagwan Das
Father Udai Singh II
Mother Jaiwanta Bai
Religion Hinduism