Question

. Write an analytical paragraph (word limit 100-120 words) based on a given outline. [ Outline: Famous battle of Haldighati---fought between Akbar and Rana Pratap---hand-to-hand fight ensued---Pratap on his brave horse Chetak---he attacked Prince Salim and Man Singh ---but surrounded by the enemy—Pratap badly wounded ---the aged brave Dilwara chief ran to save Pratap---soldiers’ eyes turned on him---he received a fatal wound but saved Pratap --- died at the feet of Pratap.

for 5 marks

Answer 1

Answer:

The Battle of Haldighati was a battle fought on 18 June 1576 between cavalry and archers supporting the Rana of Mewar, Maharana Pratap, and the Mughal emperor Akbar's forces, led by Man Singh I of Amber. The Mughals were the victors and inflicted significant casualties among the Mewaris but failed to capture Pratap, who escaped.Date 18 June 1576

Location

Khamnor (Haldighati), Rajsamand district, Rajasthan (near Nathdwara)

24°53′32″N 73°41′52″E / 24.8921711°N 73.6978065°E

Result Mughal victory[1]