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Maharana Pratap Statue, Moti Magri

2010-03-07

A bronze equestrian statue of Pratap Singh at Moti Magri in Udaipur, a memorial hill associated with him.

This statue at Moti Magri, a memorial site in Udaipur, commemorates Pratap Singh's legacy.

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Bronze equestrian statue of a turbaned rider on a horse, photographed against a clear blue sky. The rider holds a long lance with a tassel tip. The horse has one foreleg raised and its head bent slightly.
Statue of Maharana Pratap at Moti Magri, Udaipur, photographed 2010.

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What it is

This 2010 photograph shows a bronze equestrian statue at Moti Magri in Udaipur. It depicts a turbaned rider holding a long lance on a rearing horse.

Why it matters

Moti Magri is a memorial site connected to Pratap Singh, ruler of Mewar in the 16th century. Monuments such as this one show how he is remembered in Rajasthan long after his reign, often as a symbol of resistance and courage.

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  • Why do you think this hill became a memorial site for Pratap?
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  • How does this image differ from a contemporary portrait might have looked like?

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