Fall Of Ranthambore Essay

Fall of Ranthambore occurred in 1958, right after the capture of Chittor. The fort was being held by the Hada Rajputs and was considered to be one of the most powerful fortress in India. However, only after a couple of months, the Mughal army took control of the fort.
By 1570 CE, most of the Rajputs princes conceded defeat to Akbar.
Conflict with Rana Pratap Singh
After the loss of Chittor, the remaining Rajputs of Mewar refused to submit to the Mughal rule. They rallied around Rana Pratap, the son of Udai Singh. At this time, Udai Singh had already declared Udaipur to be the new capital of Mewar kingdom.
Udai Singh’s death followed by Rana Pratap continuing the struggle against the Mughals. He organised an army and clashed with Mughal forces

In Rajasthan, the memory of Rana Pratap is still honoured in Rajasthan. He is remembered for his bravery and courage and his heroic lifelong struggle, to free Mewar from Mughals.

Akbar's Policies
From the early 1570s, Akbar expressed a great desire to unite diverse races under his empire. He adopted a liberal outlook when drafting certain policies to ensure the transition of the Islamic Mughal state into a secular one.
Rajputs Policy
Akbar was impressed by the patriotism and chivalry displayed by the Rajputs during his conquest of Rajputana. He realised that the support of Rajputs is necessary to build and sustain the Mughal Empire.
Akbar often treated the Rajputs with honour and equality and consequently, won their respect and loyalty. He instigated a number of matrimonial alliances with Rajput rulers.
In 1562, Akbar married to the daughter of Raja Bihari Mal, the ruler of Amber. She was the mother of Akbar’s successor to the Mughal throne, Jahangir. He also married to several Rajput princesses including the daughter of Rawal Har Rai, the ruler of Jaisalmer and the niece of Rai Kalyan Mal Rai, the ruler of Bikaner. He even married Prince Salim to the daughter of Raja Bhagwan Das, Kacchwaha ruler of