Question

'The last Sun of Indian glory' has been used for
1. Shivaji
2. Prithviraj
3. Rana Pratap
4. Hemu

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Hemu

The correct answer is ​Hemu.

• Hemu-
  • Emperor Hemachandra Vikramaditya was a Hindu king who ruled India in the medieval period in the 16^th century.
  • This was an important time in Indian history when both Mughal and Afghan dynasties were ready to rule in Delhi.
  • Many historians have called Hemu the 'Napoleon of India'. He served as chief minister of Adil Shah Suri and fought against Mughals and Afghans.
  • He won 22 battles for Adil Shah. He was captured unconscious during the second battle of Panipat and was killed by one of the Akbar’s men who beheaded him after that.

• Shivaji- Shivaji was born in Shivneri Durg. His father Shahaji Bhonsle was a powerful feudal lord. His mother Jijabai Jadhav was an exceptionally talented woman born in Kul. Shivaji's elder brother was named Sambhaji, who lived with his father Shahaji Bhosle for most of the time.
• Prithviraj- He was a Hindu king of the Chauhan dynasty, who ruled Ajmer and Delhi in the latter half of the 12th century in northern India. He took over the throne at Rajgarh in Ajmer at the age of 13 after the death of his father.
• Rana Pratap- He was the king of the Rajput dynasty in Mewar. He did not accept the Mughal emperor Akbar and struggled for many years. He also defeated the Mughals many times in battles.