medieval India · Mughal

Battle of Haldighati

The Mughal army forced Rana Pratap from the field but did not capture him or end Mewar resistance; he later recovered much of his territory outside Chittor.

Date1576 CE
LocationHaldighati, Rajasthan
OutcomeMughal tactical victory; Mewar resistance continued
VictorMughal forces allied with Amber
DefeatedMewar forces
CommandersMan Singh I of Amber, Rana Pratap

UPSC relevance

Very high relevance for Akbar’s Rajput policy, Rana Pratap, and distinguishing battlefield outcome from longer political resistance.

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