SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 36

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 01 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q36

Maharana Pratap, a contemporary of Akbar, was a ruler of which of the following kingdoms?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Mewar.

  • Maharana Pratap was the valiant ruler of Mewar, a kingdom in present-day Rajasthan.
  • He ruled from 1572 to 1597 and was a contemporary of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
  • Maharana Pratap is celebrated for his bravery, resistance, and unwavering defiance against Mughal expansion.
  • The most famous event in his life is the Battle of Haldighati in 1576, where he fought valiantly against Akbar’s forces.
  • Despite limited resources, he never accepted Mughal dominance and remained a symbol of Rajput pride and independence.