Question

The medieval Hindu Ruler who was a contemporary of Akbar, and took the title of Vikramaditya was _________.
A.Rana Pratap (of Mewar)
B.Sadasiva Raya (of Vijayanagar)
C. Raja Man Singh(of Amber)
D. Hemchandra (Hemu)

Answer 1

Hint: Akbar was the great ruler of India of Mughal Dynasty. His forces fought the famous second battle of Panipat in 1556. The Mughal forces fought the battle against a Hindu emperor of north India. He was a great warrior. He lost the battle as an arrow shot into his eyes. He had taken the title of Vikramaditya.

Complete answer:
A) Maharana Pratap was the 13th king of Mewar. It is a region in north-western India in the present day of Rajasthan. He successfully fought against Akbar who tried to conquer his area. Rana Pratap is regarded as a hero in Rajasthan . He did not take the title of Vikramaditya.

B) Sadasiva Raya was a ruler of the Vijayanagar Empire. It was a powerful Empire of South India. Sadasiva Raya ascended the throne of Vijayanagar Empire in the year 1542. He was the ruler of Tuluva Dynasty. He was a contemporary of Akbar but did not take the title of Vikramaditya.

C) Raja Man Singh of Amber was also a contemporary of Akbar. He was a trusted general of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was one of the nine gems of the court of Akbar. He also did not take the title of Vikramaditya.

D) Hemchandra was a Hindu king. He previously served as a general and Chief Minister of Adila Shah Suri of the Suri dynasty. On 7th October 1556, Hemchandra captured Delhi and assumed the title of Vikramaditya.

Therefore the correct answer is option (D).

Note:
Vikramaditya means ‘the sun of valour’. Hemchandra was a very brave warrior. In the Second Battle of Panipat, Hemchandra was defeated by the forces of Akbar. The Battle ended in a decisive victory of the Mughals. Hemchandra is also known as Hemu.