Akbar's reign marked the integration of the Mughal Empire with India. Akbar conquered the North, adding Gujrat, Bengal, Orissa, Kashmir, and Sindh to his empire. He also emerged victorious in Central and South India. In his efforts to unify the empire, Akbar appointed Rajput nobles to the highest posts, winning the favor of the Hindu community. Rana Pratap was the only one who refused to acknowledge Akbar's authority. Despite the prospect of an easy life at the court of Akbar, Rana Pratap chose to maintain his freedom and honor. Although greatly outnumbered by Akbar's forces, Rana Pratap lived a hunted life in the jungles and suffered hardships, but these trials only fueled his determination to fight for freedom. This Chitra Katha recounts Rana Pratap's heroic struggle against the might of the Mughals.
