RSS Chief Claims Maharana Pratap Defeated Akbar at Haldighati; Historians Dispute Account

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has claimed that Maharana Pratap defeated Emperor Akbar during the Battle of Haldighati in 1576. The battle was fought between Maharana Pratap's forces and Mughal troops commanded by Raja Man Singh of Amber, who led the campaign on Akbar's behalf.

Historians have long debated the outcome of this pivotal conflict. While Bhagwat's statement aligns with certain nationalist interpretations, mainstream historical accounts present a more complex picture of the battle's results and its strategic significance.