What was the outcome of the battle of haldighati

The outcome of the Battle of Haldighati, fought on 18 June 1576 between the forces of Maharana Pratap of Mewar and the Mughal army led by Raja Man Singh I of Amber, is a subject of historical debate and interpretation. However, most accounts suggest the following:

1. The Mughals technically won the battle as they managed to inflict heavy casualties on Maharana Pratap’s army and forced them to retreat from the battlefield.
2. However, Maharana Pratap himself managed to escape capture or injury and continued his resistance against the Mughal Empire after the battle.
3. The Mughal victory was not decisive or complete as they failed to kill or capture Maharana Pratap, who was their main target. The Mughals also suffered significant casualties themselves.
4. While the Mughals gained control of the battlefield, they could not force Maharana Pratap’s submission or take complete control of Mewar after the battle.
5. Maharana Pratap was able to regroup his forces after the battle and continued to wage a guerilla campaign against the Mughals from the hills and jungles of the Aravalli range.
6. Over time, Maharana Pratap regained control of much of his ancestral kingdom, except for Chittor and parts of eastern Mewar which remained under Mughal control.

So in essence, while the Battle of Haldighati went in favor of the Mughals militarily, it did not break Maharana Pratap’s resolve or the resistance movement in Mewar against Mughal occupation. The battle is celebrated for Maharana Pratap’s bravery and unwavering determination to protect his kingdom’s independence despite the odds.