Who was the commander of Rana Pratap army?

Who was the commander of Rana Pratap army?

Hakim Khan Suri
Whereas Hakim Khan Suri led the vanguard for Rana Pratap, Akbar’s army was commanded by the Rajput chief of Jaipur, Man Singh I and half the Mughal army was composed of Rajput soldiers. Hakim Khan was part of the battle to exact revenge from the Mughals for the defeat of Sikandar Shah Suri, his forefather.

Who is Prathap Pothan father?

Kulathunkal PothenPratap Pothen / Father

His father was a well to do Businessman named Kolathinkal Pothan. His father died when he was 15 years old. He also had an elder brother whose name was Hari Pothan (d. 1995) who has produced many movies. Prathap was put in a boarding school named Lawrence School, Lovedale in Ooty at the age of 5.

When did Maharana Pratap killed bahlol Khan?

On Vijayadashmi of 1582, Dewair was surrounded by Maharana Pratap’s army. One wing was being led by Rana himself and another one by his son, Amar Singh. The Mughal rout was complete. Its two commanders, Bahlol Khan and Sultan Khan were killed in personal combat by Pratap and Amar.

Who did Rana Pratap cut in half?

Behlol Khan
It is been said that in the battle of Haldighati, Maharana Pratap sliced one of the Mughal opponent Behlol Khan into two along with his horse into two.

Who called Haldighati Battle of Khamnor?

Maharana Pratap decided to set up his base at the town of Gogunda near Udaipur. Around 23km north of Gogunda lay the village of Khamnor, separated from by a spur of the Aravalli Range. This range was called “Haldighati” for its rocks giving a yellowish colour that resembled turmeric (Haldi)when crushed.

Did Akbar defeat Pratap?

The war was won by Pratap.” Sharma based his findings on land records from the 16th century and said that for a year after the 18 June battle in 1576, Maharana Pratap distributed land in villages near Haldighati by handing out land rights inscribed on copper plates that has the signature of the Diwan of Eklingnath.

Who won Haldighati?

Battle of Haldighati
Date 18 June 1576 Location Khamnor (Haldighati), Rajsamand district, Rajasthan (near Nathdwara) 24°53′32″N 73°41′52″E Result Mughal victory
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Sisodias of Mewar Mughal Empire
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