Meanwhile, Pratap was able to successfully evade captivity and escape to the hills. It is said that Shakti Singh, Pratap’s brother, who was fighting from side of Mughals, came to Pratap’s side at this time and gave him his horse Unkar to escape. He also killed two Afghan horse riders, who had followed Pratap to the spot. The battle of Haldighati has commanded a lasting presence in Rajasthani folklore, and the persona of Pratap Singh, is celebrated in a folk song “O Neele Ghode re Aswar” (O Rider of the Blue Horse