Born in 1540 to Maharana Udai Singh II. and Rani Jeevant Kanwar, Maharana Pratap succeeded his father as ruler of Mewar in 1572. He is best known for his resistance against the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who wanted control of Mewar. Pratap refused to surrender to Akbar and fought against him for more than two decades. The quiz below will give you some insight into his life and struggles.
1. In which year did Maharana Pratap rule the kingdom of Mewar?
A. 1572B. 1597C. 1645D. 1656
Answer: D. 1572
Explanation: Maharana Pratap ruled the Mewar kingdom in the 16th century, from 1572 until his death in 1597.
2. Maharana Pratap successor who is the ruler of Mewar?
A. SangaB Head. Rana Kumbha C. Rana Udai Singh II. Rana Bhojraj
Answer: A. Rana Udai Singh II
Explanation: Maharana Pratap succeeded his father, Rana Udai Singh II, and ascended the throne in 1572.
3. Which Mughal emperor did he fight against?
- Babur
- Humayun
- Abba
- Jahangir
Answer: C Akbar
Explanation: Maharana Pratap fights against Akbar who wants to control Mewar.
4. What is the name of Maharana Pratap’s battle against the Mughals in 1576?
- Battle of Plassey
- Battle of Panipat
- Battle of Haldighati
- Battle of Talikota
Answer: C Battle of Haldighati
Explanation: Akbar’s relentless efforts to conquer the Mewar Kingdom under Pratap’s rule resulted in the Battle of Haldighati.
5. What was the outcome of the battle of Haldighati?
- Maharana Pratap won the battle
- The Mughals won the battle
- Inconclusive battle
- Both sides suffered heavy losses
Answer: B. The Mughals won the battle
Explanation: Pratap’s military strength was inferior to Akbar’s, which became one of the reasons the Mughals won the battle.
6. What is Maharana Pratap’s horse name?
- a brush
- Wound
- Jhansi
- Sardar
Answer: A. Brush
Explanation: Maharana Pratap’s loyal horse is called Chetak and it is believed that he sacrificed his life to save Pratap during the battle of Haldighati.
7. Who led the Mughal forces against Maharana Pratap in the Battle of Haldighati?
- Singh man
- Mirza Hakim
- Bairam Khan
- Ratan Singh
Answer: A. Man Singh
Explanation: Man Singh led the Mughal forces against Maharana Pratap in the Battle of Haldighati.
8. Which fort was the capital of Mewar during the reign of Maharana Pratap?
- chittorgarh
- Jaipur
- Jodhpur
- Udaipur
Answer: A. Chittorgarh
Explanation: During the reign of Maharana Pratap, Chittorgarh was both the capital of Mewar state and the site of several important battles in Indian history.
9. Who did Maharana Pratap marry?
- Maharani Ajabde Punwar
- Rathore Beach Street
- Both
- None of the above
Answer: C. Both
Explanation: Maharana Pratap was married twice. His first wife was Maharani Ajabde Punwar and his second wife was Phool Bai Rathore.
10. When did Maharana Pratap die?
- 1597
- 1590
- 1654
- 1675
Answer: A. Year 1597
Explanation: Maharana Pratap died of his wounds in a hunting accident.
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