Queen Padmini’s intoxicating beauty drove the Sultan of Delhi, Alauddin Khilji, mad with lust after seeing her reflection in the mirror. Alauddin craved her at any cost — laying siege to Chittargarh and demanding the surrender of King Ratan Singh, Padmini’s husband, in exchange for the queen. When King Ratan Singh refused, a brutal battle unfolded, and the king lost his life. Padmini refused to be Alauddin’s concubine, and she, along with 800 devoted women, committed mass suicide by jumping into a fire. The act, known as “Jauhar” was created to escape dishonor. This poignant story of love, sacrifice, and…
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