How did Akbar try to win over Mewar before going to war?

He sent six diplomatic missions, led by high-ranking Rajput nobles like Man Singh and Bhagwant Das, but the Ranas refused to personally attend the Mughal court.

Rajput Sovereignty and Identity

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Exam Year

2004

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ID: MED_MUG_2004_221 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

Which of the following Rajputana state did not accept the supremacy of Akbar willingly?

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Correct Option: B

Mewar was the only Rajput state that did not willingly accept Emperor Akbar's supremacy. Under Rana Pratap, the state chose a long and difficult path of resistance over political submission.