When Chittor was captured by Akbar (1558), the Rana of Mewar was

Rana Udai Singh
Rana Pratap
Rana Kumbha
Rana Amar Singh

The correct answer is: B. Rana Pratap

Rana Pratap was the 13th Maharana of Mewar, a Rajput kingdom in present-day Rajasthan, India. He is best known for his resistance to the Mughal emperor Akbar.

Rana Pratap was born in 1540 to Maharana Udai Singh II and Rani Jeevant Kanwar. He succeeded his father as Maharana in 1568.

In 1567, Akbar invaded Mewar and captured the capital city of Chittorgarh. Rana Pratap escaped and continued to fight against the Mughals from his stronghold at Kumbhalgarh.

Rana Pratap and Akbar fought a series of battles over the next 17 years. In 1576, Akbar defeated Rana Pratap at the Battle of Haldighati. However, Rana Pratap escaped and continued to fight.

Rana Pratap died in 1597 at the age of 57. He was succeeded by his son, Amar Singh.

Rana Pratap is a revered figure in Rajasthani history. He is remembered for his courage, his defiance of the Mughals, and his love for his kingdom.


A. Rana Udai Singh II was the 12th Maharana of Mewar. He was the father of Rana Pratap.

B. Rana Pratap was the 13th Maharana of Mewar. He is best known for his resistance to the Mughal emperor Akbar.

C. Rana Kumbha was the 10th Maharana of Mewar. He was a great warrior and builder. He built the Kumbhalgarh Fort, which is one of the largest forts in India.

D. Rana Amar Singh was the 14th Maharana of Mewar. He was the son of Rana Pratap.