Rani Padmini, a queen of Mewar was renowned for her incomparable beauty.
Ala-ud-din, the notorious Afghan invader determined to take Chitor and capture her.
His initial charges proved unsuccessful and finally he submitted a compromise: he would withdraw his troops if he could be allowed but a glimpse of the fair lady's face.
Far from satisfying his desire, this vision inflamed it. He decided to double-cross the Maharana and make Padmini his own. Because the Muslim had arrived in Chitor alone and thus demonstrated
his faith in Rajput honor, the Maharana felt compelled but afgan ruler cheated him and won the war.
After which the queen decided to perform JAUHAR. Jauhar also promotes caste duty, which is symbolized ultimately by the saka , the "cutting down" that ensues. It inspires soldiers to fight unto death, for they have nothing left to lose. Although jauhar often precedes the death of a husband,women who so die are referred to as satis . Hence, as a heroic strategist, Padmini enables her husband to face his enemy in battle and then, as a sati , prompts his courage and promotes his honor. !!! JAI RAJPUTANA !!!
Ala-ud-din, the notorious Afghan invader determined to take Chitor and capture her.
His initial charges proved unsuccessful and finally he submitted a compromise: he would withdraw his troops if he could be allowed but a glimpse of the fair lady's face.
his faith in Rajput honor, the Maharana felt compelled but afgan ruler cheated him and won the war.
After which the queen decided to perform JAUHAR. Jauhar also promotes caste duty, which is symbolized ultimately by the saka , the "cutting down" that ensues. It inspires soldiers to fight unto death, for they have nothing left to lose. Although jauhar often precedes the death of a husband,women who so die are referred to as satis . Hence, as a heroic strategist, Padmini enables her husband to face his enemy in battle and then, as a sati , prompts his courage and promotes his honor. !!! JAI RAJPUTANA !!!
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