Siege of Chittor: 1303 – First Jauhar of Chittor – Rani Padmini
In 1303, Alauddin Khilji laid siege of Chittor. In the following battle, Rana Ratan Singh of Chittor died fighting & Rani Padmini committed Jauhar. The event is remembered as First Jauhar of Chittor. Years later in 1540, Malik Mohd. Jayasi wrote Padmavat on this jauhar. Background of Siege of Chittor: Rawal Ratan Singh, ruled Chittorgarh during …
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