Identify the 'half brother' of Rana Pratap who was granted the jagir of Jahajpur by Akbar.

Correct option is A

Ans. (a)
Jagmal Singh, the half-brother of Maharana Pratap, was the son of Maharana Udai Singh II and Rani Dheerbai Bhatiyani. Upon Udai Singh II’s death, Jagmal was initially declared the successor due to his mother’s influence, but the Rajput nobles rejected his claim and instead crowned Maharana Pratap as the ruler of Mewar in 1572.
Angered by this, Jagmal left Mewar and joined Mughal Emperor Akbar, who granted him the jagir of Jahajpur in return for his allegiance. He later served under Mughal general Asaf Khan.
Information Booster
· Jagmal Singh: Son of Udai Singh II and half-brother of Maharana Pratap.
· Succession Conflict: Initially declared successor but later replaced by Maharana Pratap.
· Alliance with Akbar: After losing the throne, he joined the Mughals.
· Jagir of Jahajpur: Akbar rewarded him with this region for his loyalty.
· Final Years: Served in the Mughal army under Asaf Khan.
Additional Knowledge
Option (a): Jagmal – Correct Answer. Jagmal was Rana Pratap’s half-brother and was granted the jagir of Jahajpur by Akbar.
Option (b): Shakti Singh – Incorrect. Shakti Singh was another half-brother of Rana Pratap, but he later rejoined Mewar and helped Pratap in the Battle of Haldighati.
Option (c): Sagar Singh – Incorrect. There is no historical record of him being involved in this event.
Option (d): Udai Singh – Incorrect. Udai Singh II was their father, not the half-brother of Maharana Pratap.