On Maharana Pratap’s 429th Death Anniversary, Media Revisit His Resistance and Legend

Overview

• Coverage published on January 19, 2026 marks the 429th anniversary of his death and includes public tributes, including one led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Patna.
• Articles recount his defiance of Emperor Akbar and the 1576 Battle of Haldighati against forces led by Man Singh I.
• Reports note his 1572 coronation at Gogunda following a brief succession tilt toward Jagmal Singh, who later joined Akbar’s court.
• Retrospectives describe years of campaigning from forests and mountains and state he died on January 19, 1597, with some chronicles citing complications from a hunting injury.
• Writers highlight enduring legends such as his horse Chetak and elephant Ramprasad while cautioning that claims about extraordinary height and weapon weight come from folklore.