Question

explain in detail maharaja Pratap Singh economic and political developments?​

Answer 1

Answer:

 Stating that Maharana Pratap did not get his due place in history, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today urged historians to re-evaulate the contribution of the Rajput warrior.

"I am surprised that historians called Akbar as great but not Pratap. What shortcoming did they notice in Pratap that he was not referred to as 'the Great'," Singh said.

Addressing a public gathering after unveiling Pratap's statue on his 477th birth anniversary in Pali district of Rajasthan, Singh said the Mewar ruler was a true.

He scarified his throne and leisure and fought for self respect, presenting an exemplary example of valour, he said.

"I have no objection to Akbar being referred so but I would appeal to historians that a correct assessment of Pratap should be there in the history of the country," Singh said.

The minister also paid tributes to leaders who took part in the first war of independence in 1857 and said Maharana Pratap and Shivaji had inspired them.

"Our historians made a huge mistake in not giving Maharana Pratap his due in Indian history and this error should be rectified," he said.

The statue of Maharana Pratap was unveiled at village Kharokada in Pali district, 280 kms from here.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Maharaja Pratap Singh’s economic and political developments are as follows:

Political development:

• Maharaja Pratap Singh ruled Kashmir for 40 years but under the British Government. They scarcely allowed him to excise his kingly state authority.

• A special resident officer along with political agents was appointed to keep a close watch on the state during his rule.

• Due to various reasons cited by the British, like poor administration and varied interests with the Afghans and Russians, the British Government had direct control over the state.

Economical developments:

• Strong interconnection of roadways completely with highways and major roadways like the Jhelum Valley Cart Road, Banihal Cart Road and many feeder roads and lanes connected in and out of Jammu and Kashmir and gave them the connectivity that the people needed.
• This also introduced the use of motor vehicles in the state during Pratap Singh’s reign.

• A mono-cable steel ropeway with a railway was constructed in an effort to connect the state with railways.

• Many oppressive taxes, forced labor and begging were abolished.

• The land settlement rules were laid out and agriculturist’s rights were preserved.
• The gross revenue of the state improved hugely during his reign.
• Agriculture was given a major boost with land reforms, setting up of agricultural department, cooperative societies, irrigation facilities, and model farms.  
• Forestry, Seri culture and viticulture were also developed on a larger scale and a silk factory was also set up.
• Major educational reforms were initiated with the starting of many schools and degree colleges, providing free primary education.
• The health sector also witnessed major reforms with many hospitals, health centres, medical dispensaries set up throughout the state.
• A hydroelectric power station was also constructed.