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Detailed explanation-1: -Rana Pratap Singh, also known as Maharana Pratap, was born on 9th May 1540 in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan.

Detailed explanation-2: -As per the Hindu calendar, the birth anniversary of the Hindu Rajput King Maharana Pratap falls on 2 June every year. However, according to the English calendar, his birthday is celebrated on 9 May. Entire India remembers Maharana Pratap because of his valour and might.

Detailed explanation-3: -Maharana Pratap Jayanti is celebrated in the Northern and Western states of India, particularly Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan on June 13. According to the Hindu calendar, the king’s birthday is on the third day of the month of Jyeshtha which is June 13 in the Gregorian calendar.

Detailed explanation-4: -Maharana Pratap Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of the courageous and eminent rule of Chittor. He was a great warrior, pride of Rajasthan, a formidable force to reckon with. He was the son of Rana Udai Singh II, the ruler of Mewar.

Detailed explanation-5: -In June, the government of Rajasthan has declared bank holidays on the following days. June 2, on account of Maharana Pratap Jayanti; June 11, the second week of Saturday as a Bank Holiday and June 25; the fourth week of Saturday as Bank Holiday.