Location of Maharana Pratap Smarak, History & Architecture of Maharana Pratap Smarak, Attractions of Maharana Pratap Smarak.
Location of Maharana Pratap Smarak:
This Memorial is located at the top of Moti Magri or Pearl Hill overlooking the Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur City, District Udaipur, Rajasthan.
History & Architecture of Maharana Pratap Smarak:
It was constructed by Maharana Bhagwat Singh of Mewar. The place has a life-size bronze statue of the legendary Rajput ruler of Mewar, Maharana Pratap riding his favourite and loyal horse ‘Chetak’. The statue is based on a white platform and is surrounded by a lush green landscaped garden. The people visit this place to pay homage to the Rajput hero, Maharana Pratap and his loyal mount ‘Chetak’.
Maharana Pratap was born in 1540 A.D. in the royal family of Mewar. He succeeded to the throne of Mewar in 1572 A.D. at the death of Maharana Udai Singh. The Mughal Emperor Akbar wanted to subjugate Mewar, but Maharana Pratap wanted to remain free and live with honor. So he preferred a life of struggle and hardship to that of a life of ease and security by acknowledging the suzerainty of Akbar.
He with his meager resources continued to fight against the Mughal forces for 25 years, but the royal forces of Akbar failed to defeat him. He fought the most famous battle of Haldighati in which his loyal horse Chetak got wounded, but he carried his master to safety and then breathed his last. Maharana Pratap passed away in 1597 A.D., but he is still remembered for being a champion of liberty, a great warrior and a great leader of men.
Attractions of Maharana Pratap Smarak:
A Museum named the ‘Hall of Heroes Museum’ is also located here. It has a gallery where 22 large paintings are displayed to showcase the history of Mewar and an armour section where the weapons belonging to the erstwhile rulers of Mewar are displayed. The Museum also has a large-sized model of Chittorgarh, a model of Kumbhalgarh and a large-sized model of Haldighati battlefield.
The place also provides a panoramic view of the Udaipur City. Other nearby attractions are a beautiful Japanese Rock Garden also known as ‘Aravalli Vatika’ and the remains of the Udaipur Fort.
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