When you think of India's glorious history and the battles the kings have fought to make the country a free and sacred land, you cannot miss out on one name: Maharana Pratap. The king of Mewar was one of the bravest and most fearless rulers of his era.

The 13th Rajput King of Mewar, Maharana Pratap I, was born on May 9, 1540. Born to Udai Singh and Maharani Jaivanta Bai in Kumbalgarh, Pratap was honed for a battle by his mother when he ascended the throne at 32, following his father's death.

The legendary king is often credited with fighting the first ever freedom war in India against the Mughal emperor Akbar in the menacing battle of Haldighati. While many TV shows and serials have been made about him, unfortunately, his story of true courage and resistance is never spoken of.

On Maharana Pratap's death anniversary, let's see actors who played the role of the iconic Rajpur ruler and warrior on screen.

1. Faisal Khan: Bharat ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap (TV serial)

The popular dancer who rose to fame in Dance India Dance went on to become a successful child actor. Faisal Khan played the role of a young Maharana Pratap in the TV serial. His portrayal takes you back to the childhood of Pratap Singh, where he was equally focused and fearless.

2. Nayan Singh Sisodia: Maharana Pratap: The First Freedom Fighter (Film)

Nayan Singh Sisodia essayed the role of Maharana Pratap in the 2012 release Maharana Pratap: The First Freedom Fighter. The film revolves around the King's conflicts with Akbar and Man Singh I, which lead to the legendary battle of Haldighati.

3. Anurag Sharma: Jodha Akbar (TV serial)

While all other TV shows and movies narrate his life story and anecdotes of his bravery, wait till you see Maharana Pratap from Akbar's point of view. In the TV serial Jodha Akbar, Anurag Sharma played the role of the brave Rajput warrior.

4. Sharad Malhotra: Bharat ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap (TV serial)

The actor was seen playing the role of an adult, Pratap Singh, in the television serial. Sharad Malhotra was widely accepted and loved as the Rajput ruler.

On Maharana Pratap's death anniversary, Radio City pays tribute to the fearless and valorous Rajput warrior who fought for the country till his very last breath.