Jauhar: Self-immolation - Art & Culture
Q. What is Jauhar?- Published on 13 Aug 15a. Rajput Festival
b. Tax for non-Muslims
c. Self-immolation
d. A type of dowry during Mughal period
ANSWER: Self-immolation
In 1303 Alauddin Khalji stormed the Chittor fort. Raja Ratan Singh and his soldiers fought valiantly but submitted. The Rajput women including Rani Padmini performed jauhar or self-immolation. It was performed by women to protect themselves from the atrocities of the enemy. It was a kind of mass suicide.
