Maharana Pratap Birth Anniversary 2024: History, Significance, Wishes, Messages and Quotes to Share

Maharana Pratap fought bravely against the Mughal Empire. (Image: Shutterstock)

Maharana Pratap was a legendary Rajput monarch whose name is associated with bravery. Maharana Pratap was born on May 9, 1540. His defiance of Akbar and the valour of his faithful horse, Chetak, are well-known. When others had conceded Akbar’s supremacy, Maharana Pratap valiantly opposed the Mughal Empire. A member of the Rajput clan from the Sisodia lineage, Maharana Pratap was a Hindu monarch. Because of his valour and bravery, he is venerated by numerous Rajasthani royal dynasties.

Maharana Pratap Birth Anniversary: History

Maharana Pratap hailed from Rajasthan. His father was Maharana Udai Singh II, the reigning monarch of Mewar. Pratap, the eldest of 25 siblings, held the title of Crown Prince. Following the death of his father, he ascended to the Mewar throne.

He is regarded as a great patriot, having started the country’s first fight for independence. The Battle of Haldighati was fought between Maharana Pratap, the King of Mewar and the forces of Akbar led by Rajput king Raja Mansingh.

Even though Maharana Pratap was eventually forced to retire, he severely wounded his enemies and won great respect and appreciation for his bravery. As a result, his birth anniversary is observed as Maharana Pratap Jayanti every year on the third day of the Jyeshtha Shukla phase, which is the third month of the Hindu calendar.

After a hunting mishap in January 1597, he sustained serious injuries and on January 29 of that year, at the age of 56, he passed away.

Maharana Pratap Birth Anniversary: Significance

1. Maharana Pratap Jayanti is marked on both May 9 and June 2. He was born on May 9, 1540, according to the Julian calendar but according to the proleptic Gregorian calendar, his birth date is May 19, 1540.
2. In the Hindu calendar, Maharana Pratap was born on Tritiya, Jyeshtha, Shukla Paksha, 1597 Vikram Samvat, which typically falls in late May or early June on the Western calendar.

Maharana Pratap Birth Anniversary: Wishes And Messages

1. May Maharana Pratap’s stories of bravery and fortitude inspire you on this day of his birth anniversary.
2. We are fortunate to have been born on the soil where heroes such as Maharana Pratap lived.
3. Let us be inspired by Maharana Pratap Singh’s bravery and courage to fight for the honour of our country at all times.
4. Take inspiration from Maharana Pratap’s courageous story of never surrendering to the Mughals and fighting for what was rightfully his and his people’s.
5. Maharana Pratap’s bravery and strength will serve as an inspiration to generations to come. He will also live on in our hearts forever.

Maharana Pratap Birth Anniversary: Quotes to Share

1. “It is better to serve the nation than to waste this life living pleasantly and modestly.”
2. “It is the responsibility of every human being to eliminate dishonesty and injustice from the world.”
3. “Time leaves a legacy to a powerful and courageous individual, therefore continue on your path.”
4. “Those who work or struggle for their work and the world, are remembered forever.”
5. Maharana Pratap’s unwavering adherence to his ideas elevated him to the status of hero and symbol of resistance.