Secondary sourceSculpture2 April 2006
Statue of Maharana Pratap Commemorating Haldighati
Unknown sculptor · 2 April 2006
A bronze equestrian statue of Maharana Pratap on a rearing horse, commemorating the Battle of Haldighati, at the City Palace in Udaipur.
A modern memorial statue honouring Pratap's leadership at the Battle of Haldighati.
About this source
What it is
This is a modern bronze statue of Maharana Pratap of Mewar, shown riding a rearing horse and holding a long lance. It stands on a marble pedestal inscribed with 'Battle of Haldighati', part of the Maharana Pratap Smarak (memorial) at the City Palace in Udaipur. The photograph was taken in 2006.
Why it matters
Pratap Singh led the Battle of Haldighati in 1576 against Mughal forces, and he remains a celebrated figure in Rajasthan for his resistance. This statue, made long after his death, shows how he continues to be honoured as a symbol of courage and defiance. It reflects modern memory of Pratap rather than any image from his own lifetime.
Look closer
- Why do you think the sculptor chose to show Pratap on a rearing horse rather than standing still?
- What do the relief panels and decorations on the base suggest about how he is remembered?
- How might this heroic image differ from the realities of the battle itself?
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