Is this the Sword of mahrana Pratap?

The viral photo that states it is the sword of Mahrana Pratap is false. Claim: A photo of a sword and a scabbard has been going viral on social media with the claim that it is the sword of Maharana Pratap.

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Who is Maharana Pratap?

Maharana Pratap was born in Hindu Rajput family to Udai Singh II of Mewar and Jaiwanta Bai. His younger brothers were Shakti Singh, Vikram Singh and Jagmal Singh.

Why is Maharana Pratap called Mewari Rana?

He was titled as “Mewari Rana” and was notable for his military resistance against the expansionism of the Mughal Empire and is known for his participation in the Battle of Haldighati 1576 CE and the Battle of Dewair 1582 CE. Maharana Pratap was born in Hindu Rajput family to Udai Singh II of Mewar and Jaiwanta Bai.

Where is the statue of Maharana Pratap situated?

Statue of Maharana Pratap in City Palace, Udaipur. Maharana Pratap is a prominent figure in both folk and contemporary Rajasthani culture and is viewed as a celebrated warrior in that state, as well as in India as a whole.

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Who was Maharana Pratap Singh?

Maharana Pratap Singh (9 May 1540 – 29 January 1597) was a Hindu Rajput ruler of Mewar, a region in north-western India in the present day state of Rajasthan. In popular Indian culture, Pratap is considered to exemplify qualities like bravery and chivalry to which Rajputs aspire, especially in context of his opposition to the Mughal emperor Akbar.

Maharana Pratap statue in Moti Magri in Udaipur India. A bust of Maharana Pratap,a great Rajput fighter who fought against Mughals and was ruler of Mewar Kingdom. Statue of the great warrior Maharana Pratap of Mewar at Tiger Hill in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

How much did Maharana Pratap’s armor weigh?

Great Maharana pratap was almost 7.5 feet, he had a 72 kg armor, a spear weighing 80 kg, two swords weighing 25 kg both means that he carried 206 kg in the battlefield and yet was a ferocious fighter. Salute to such a brave warrior .

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