MTLNOVEL Chapter 48: Chapter 48: The Torch Passes to Amar Singh
A Kingdom Without Its King
Mewar stood still.
The great warrior, Maharana Pratap, was gone. His people, who had seen him as more than a king—a symbol of defiance, a guardian of freedom—now faced an uncertain future.
The news of his passing spread like wildfire. From the towering peaks of the Aravalli to the bustling markets of Chittorgarh, whispers filled the air.
Would Mewar still stand without its lion?
Or would the Mughal Empire finally crush the kingdom that had defied it for decades?
The weight of this question now rested upon the shoulders of his son—Amar Singh.
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A Son's Oath to His Father
The night before Maharana Pratap's cremation, Amar Singh sat alone in his father's chamber. The room, once filled with the presence of the mighty warrior, now felt cold and empty.
On the table lay Pratap's sword. Its blade, stained with the blood of countless battles, seemed to whisper the weight of duty.
He reached for it.
As his fingers closed around the hilt, memories surged—his father's words, his battles, his sacrifices.
Amar took a deep breath. This was not just a weapon. It was a legacy.
Standing before his father's body, he raised the sword high into the night sky.
"I swear upon this blade, Father. I will never bow to the Mughals. Mewar will remain free, or I will die fighting for it."
The warriors gathered around him shouted in unison, their voices echoing across the hills:
"Jai Mewar! Jai Maharana!"
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Jahangir's Letter: A Different Kind of War
Far away in the Mughal court, Emperor Jahangir sat upon his golden throne, a smirk playing on his lips as he read the message from his spies.
"Maharana Pratap is dead."
The empire had failed to defeat him in battle, but time had done what swords could not.
Jahangir leaned forward and dictated a letter to his court scribe.
"Send a message to Amar Singh. Offer him peace—under one condition. He must swear allegiance to me."
A few days later, the letter arrived in Udaipur.
Amar Singh read it in silence. His fingers clenched around the parchment.
The offer was tempting. Peace for Mewar. No more bloodshed.
But at what cost?
The kingdom his father had fought for would be reduced to a vassal state, its warriors forced to kneel before their enemy.
This was not peace. This was surrender.
Amar crushed the letter in his fist and threw it into the fire.
"Mewar bows to no one."
The battle against the Mughals was far from over.
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The Strengthening of Mewar
Knowing another war was inevitable, Amar Singh wasted no time.
1. Strengthening the Army – New soldiers were recruited, trained in guerrilla tactics, swordsmanship, and archery. Mewar's warriors had always been outnumbered, but they had one advantage—their land. Every valley, every river, every mountain would become a weapon.
2. Fortifying Udaipur – The capital had to be secure. Walls were reinforced, hidden tunnels were built, and secret food supplies were stored. If the Mughals attacked, Udaipur would not fall easily.
3. Alliances with Rajput Clans – Amar sent envoys to Rajput rulers who had once fought under his father. Some were hesitant—fearing the might of the Mughals. But others, remembering Pratap's legacy, swore their loyalty to his son.
Mewar was preparing for its greatest challenge yet.
And Jahangir was watching.
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The Siege of Udaipur Begins
One year after Maharana Pratap's death, the Mughal army arrived.
Led by General Abdullah Khan, 30,000 Mughal soldiers marched towards Udaipur.
Amar Singh stood on the walls of his city, watching the enemy banners fill the horizon.
The Mughal messengers rode forward. "Mewar still has a chance," they called out. "Surrender now, and Jahangir will show mercy."
Amar raised his sword. His warriors roared in response.
The answer was clear.
Mewar would fight.
The siege had begun.
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A Storm of Arrows and Fire
For weeks, the Mughals surrounded Udaipur.
They launched flaming arrows into the city, trying to burn it down. But Mewar's warriors fought back with everything they had.
At night, Rajput soldiers slipped out through secret tunnels, setting fire to enemy camps.
During the day, they rained arrows from the walls, cutting down the Mughal ranks.
Udaipur became a fortress of defiance.
But the siege was taking its toll.
Food supplies were running low. Warriors were exhausted.
Amar Singh knew that if the city fell, all of Mewar would be lost.
There was only one option left.
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The Rajput Counterattack
One stormy night, as rain poured over the battlefield, Amar Singh led his warriors through the tunnels, straight into the enemy camp.
The Mughals, caught off guard, were thrown into chaos.
Swords clashed in the darkness, lightning flashing overhead as Rajputs cut through the enemy ranks.
The once-mighty Mughal army began to break.
By morning, the siege was over. The Mughals, humiliated and defeated, fled from Udaipur.
Mewar had survived once again.
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Jahangir's Final Decision
Back in Agra, when the news of the failed siege reached Jahangir, he was furious.
But he was also tired.
For decades, the Mughal Empire had tried to conquer Mewar. It had failed every time.
Jahangir knew that as long as Rajputs had a leader like Amar Singh, Mewar would never surrender.
And so, he made a decision that shocked his court.
"Leave them be," he ordered.
Mewar would no longer be attacked. The war was over.
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The Unbroken Spirit of Mewar
Years passed.
Amar Singh continued to rule with wisdom and strength, always remembering the promise he made to his father.
Under his leadership, Mewar flourished. Trade routes reopened, fortresses were rebuilt, and villages prospered.
But more importantly—Mewar remained free.
Even after Amar Singh's time, his father's spirit lived on.
The legend of Maharana Pratap was passed down through generations, forever etched into the soul of Rajputana.
For some kings are remembered in history books.
But Maharana Pratap's name lives in the blood of his people, in the winds of the Aravalli, in the unbreakable will of Rajputana.
Mewar never surrendered.
And it never will.
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