Y Pratap resisted Akbar? | Record of 'Divine Intervention(!)'

I am back with a new post that is a pre-cursor to the Battle of Haldighati series.

The show has ended , but since i continue to write about Maharana Pratap. Hence, sharing my post here, for those who wish to read about him.

The topic is :
Why Maharana Pratap Chose to Resist Akbar || With Rajput & Mughal Accounts of "Divine Intervention" of Akbar in 1578

http://mariam-uz-zamani.blogspot.in/2015/12/why-maharana-pratap-fought-with-akbar.html#.VnwT-U9VW1s

Sometime back, there was a debate about the relative merits and demerits of Mughal Emperor Akbar and Mewar King MahaRana Pratap and who between them was the greater of the two. Articles of differing viewpoints were posted passionately. But they all missed the crucial point - " Why there was a struggle between them" ?

After all, fighting persistently with a very powerful enemy over a long duration is not what anyone with a reasonable amount of sense would choose to do. The debate was centred around the notion of Greatness in relation to the two mighty contemporary personalities.

In this post, I have presented my views on the possible reasons why MahaRana Pratap resisted the suzerainty of Mughal Emperor Akbar. Understanding the relations between the two and the reasons why the MahaRana continued his life-long struggle against Akbar in spite of acute hardships to his people and family, is essential to understanding why the Battle of Haldighati was fought and what its aftermath was.

While i was puzzling over this, i came across a research paper by the noted historian and former President of Indian History Congress, whose major area of interest was the history of Rajasthan. In his research paper, he presented strong reasons for MahaRana Pratap's aversion to the idea of submitting to Akbar and not wishing to become his vassal. Obviously, we all love our independence and so did the MahaRana. But this was not the only factor. The paper by him raises some other pertinent points.

Among other reasons, he mentioned how a Rajput noble was treated (read "punished") by Akbar. A little known fact about Akbar is that he was prone to lose his temper suddenly over small things. And there are many instances, such as the one covered in this post, when Rajput nobles suffered great humiliation due to his erratic mood swings. The paper also revealed some interesting conclusions when we read Mughal and Rajput records.

Don't miss this post, especially for those who are admirers of either Akbar or Maharana Pratap or both.

Link : http://mariam-uz-zamani.blogspot.in/2015/12/why-maharana-pratap-fought-with-akbar.html#.VnwT-U9VW1s

Another informative historic post by you! It seems really interesting,.So, there were other reasons too for maharana pratap resisting akbar.🤔
RES*

Thanks abhay for this wonderful post. Just keep on pming your writings I enjoy reading it.

Abhay
Thank you so much for bringing up this topic as I wanted to ask you about the same

Akbar mistreated Rajputs and yet they accepted him as the ruler- I find that an act of cowardice
I understand that the desire for peace but at this cost?

The Rajputs I feel were more interested in living and though there were a few who did stand by their principles I feel disgusted that they still bore Akbar's lunatic behaviour
The instances mentioned make me think of the Jagmal they showed on the show though Jagmal was a pure coward if we go by the show's portrayal

Abhay why do you think that those who accepted Akbar's rule did so like didn't they ever feel guilty of not fighting back?

Thanks for article Abhay😃

Originally posted by: ramya06

Another informative historic post by you! It seems really interesting,.So, there were other reasons too for maharana pratap resisting akbar.🤔
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Yes !
Respect is a reason along with independence. :)

Originally posted by: ritu_0117

Thanks abhay for this wonderful post. Just keep on pming your writings I enjoy reading it.

Rest res for later.

Abhay why don't you come on asoka forum. You all of a sudden vanished. I thought you will be there in ashoka forum after mp went off air.

Thanks Ritu.
I don't watch the show on Asoka, but enjoy the history part. I have made few history posts about Asoka also. You can read, here are the links.

Blog Posts :

Mauryan Emperor Asoka Killed 99 brothers to get the Throne | Fact or Myth ? And other Questions | A Discussion

Family of Emperor Ashoka Maurya
Story of Bindusara , Dharma and Asoka
Chanakya


I was active there for some time.
Here are my Forum Posts :

Asoka killed 99 brothers to get the throne | Fact or Myth ? | A Debate
STORY of Bindusara, Dharma and Ashoka
Chanakya

BTW, I hope to continue writing about MP and others.

Abhay

Hey Abhay, how are you doing? Wish you a wonderful New Year!

Just caught up with the article. As always well researched, very impressive, extensive and detailed.

Its nice to see a Rajasthani chronicle there too instead of just Fazl or a Badayuni. I feel this way we would get all perspectives and a balanced view.

Regarding Akbar's madness, I agree with your note that sometime some people may not know what they say or do in rage. Agreed. But whatever they say or do will have to be based on their core beliefs and inner true nature. If you would remember, this was my argument back for Chittor massacre as well. That is why I even questioned if all Hindu / Rajput alliances and favors were politically driven in a Hindu majority country. The exceptions could be due to exceptional relationships.

And I am so happy to see your posts coming in. When the forum closed I was so sad that I would be missing your posts.

Please do continue and do PM :-)