Almost everyone knows the heroic stories of Mewar king Maharana Pratap of Sisodia dynasty. Maharana Pratap fought a guerrilla war against the Mughal Empire under Akbar. Apart from his army, his horse Chetak was also with him in his fight. Chetak also had an important contribution in Maharana Pratap’s battle of Haldighati, but do you know what was the name of Maharana Pratap’s elephant and his elephant also supported him in the war against the Mughals. If not then let us know.
What was the name of Maharana Pratap’s elephant?
Let us tell you that the name of Maharana Pratap’s elephant was Ramprasad, who had killed two war elephants of the Mughal army. Once during a war, when Akbar made Ramprasad his prisoner, he did not eat or drink anything for several days. Due to which he died on the 18th day. Maharana Pratap loved his horse Chetak very much, but very few people know that Maharana Pratap also loved his elephant Ramprasad very much. Ramprasad was also very close to Maharana Prasad, after being away from him, Ramprasad gave up his life without eating or drinking.
Chakravyuh was created to catch Ramprasad
Let us also tell you that it was not easy for Akbar’s army to capture Maharana Pratap’s elephant Ramprasad. For this, in the battle of Haldighati, Akbar had ordered to capture Maharana Pratap along with his elephant. In such a situation, to capture Ramprasad, Akbar’s army had created a maze of 7 elephants, on which 14 mahouts were seated. After which Ramprasad could be caught. However, Ramprasad had given up food and water after going to Akbar, due to which he died in just 15 days.
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