Question

What is jauhar?(2 marks brief defination)

Answer 1

Jauharwas the most brave and proud decision taken by the Rajput womens when they had no alternate to save their prestige and respect from invaders. They chose death instead of living life like slaves. They never compromised with their dignity.InJauhara huge fire pit was prepared and kindled which was known asJauhar kundIn which Rajput womens jumped aliveto save their dignity and pride. For them nothing was more valuable than their self respect. Everytime when their husband/son went for a war by knowing the fact that it could be the last time when they could see their loved ones, they didn't show any love or affection to them instead they used to decorate them very prodly. As soon as they left for war Rajput womens used to start preparingJauhar kundfor eithercase. This was the culture of rajputana. No one was forced forjauhar.It used to be their own decision.