Maharana Udai Singh II(1522 – 1572)

Udai Singh

Founder of Udaipur and father of Maharana Pratap, who survived a childhood assassination attempt thanks to the sacrifice of loyal maidservant Panna Dhai.

Maharana Udai Singh II

What you need to know

  • Born 1522; son of Maharana Sanga (Rana Sanga)
  • Infant life saved by Panna Dhai who substituted her own son for the prince
  • Founded Udaipur in 1559 near Lake Pichola
  • Chittorgarh fell to Akbar in 1568 — Udai Singh had already moved
  • Father of Maharana Pratap (born 9 May 1540)
  • Died 28 February 1572 at Gogunda

Relations

Family

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Facts at a glance
Born
Died
Father
Rana Sanga
Gender
MALE
Religion
HINDUISM
Type
RULER

Details

Born
c. 1522
Died
28 February 1572, Gogunda
Reign
1540–1572, Mewar
Founded
Udaipur (1559)
Saved By
Panna Dhai (loyal maidservant who sacrificed her own son)
Son
Maharana Pratap