Question

In which fort Maharana Pratap was born?
A. Ranthambore fort
B. Mehrangarh fort
C. Kumbhalgarh fort
D. Chittorgarh fort

Answer 1

Hint:
Maharana Pratap was born on 9th May 1540 in Kumbhalgarh – Mewar, Rajasthan to King Udai Singh II & Maharani Jaiwanta Bai of the Sisodia clan.
He became the king of Mewar in the year 1572 when the previous king died and had the support of the senior courtiers who preferred him as the king rather than his younger brother Jagmal Singh.

Complete answer:
Maharana Pratap (1540 – 1597) was the king of Mewar, Rajasthan. Due to his valour and military resistance against the Mughals he was given the title of “Mewari Rana”.

He was born in a Hindu Rajput family of the Sisodia clan to King Udai Singh II & Maharani Jaiwanta Bai in Kumbhalgarh and took over as king in 1572. Maharana Pratap is known all over India for his valour and his bravery in the Battles against the Muslims and their attempt to expand their empire. The area in which he was born, i.e. Kumbhalgarh – Mewar, in present day is known as Kumbhalgarh fort situated in Rajsamand District, Rajasthan.

A. Ranthambore fort – the fort located near Jaipur was home to the Chahamanas (Chauhans) until the 13th century, when the Delhi Sultanate captured it.
B. Mehrangarh fort – the fort is located in Jodhpur and was built by the Jodhpur Royal family around the time 1459.
C. Khumbhagarh fort – was home to Maharana Pratap and is the place where he was born in the year 1540.
D. Chittorgarh fort – the fort is located in present day Chittor and was the capital of Mewar. The fort is said to have been built by the Maurya ruler.

Therefore the answer is C.

Note: The birthplace (fort) of Maharana Pratap is situated in the westerly range of Aravalli hills at Rajsamand district near Udaipur. The fort was built around the 15th century by the Mewar king Rana Kumbha (hence, the name of the fort).