'History lesson: Padmavati was driven to immolation by a Rajput prince, not Ala-ud-din Khalji'
https://scroll.in/article/858619/history-lesson-padmavati-was-driven-to-immolation-by-a-rajput-prince-not-ala-ud-din-khalji
This article has been taken down pending editorial review
A painting depicting Padmini and other women of Rawal Ratan Sen's harem preparing for jauhar
The article titled “History lesson: Padmavati was driven to immolation by a Rajput prince, not Ala-ud-din Khalji” argued that the fictional heroine of Malik Jayasi’s Padmavat commits jauhar fearing rape by Devapala of Kumbhalner after he defeats and kills her husband Rawal Ratan Sen.
After this article was published, several alert readers pointed out to us that in the fight between Ratan Singh and Devapala, both are killed and, as a result, Padmini has no need to fear Devapala when she ends her life.
While there are multiple readings and narratives about the story, we have sought an explanation from the author who has promised to get back to us.
Till then, we are withdrawing this article.
We welcome your comments at letters@scroll.in.
https://scroll.in/article/858619/history-lesson-padmavati-was-driven-to-immolation-by-a-rajput-prince-not-ala-ud-din-khalji
This article has been taken down pending editorial review
A painting depicting Padmini and other women of Rawal Ratan Sen's harem preparing for jauhar
The article titled “History lesson: Padmavati was driven to immolation by a Rajput prince, not Ala-ud-din Khalji” argued that the fictional heroine of Malik Jayasi’s Padmavat commits jauhar fearing rape by Devapala of Kumbhalner after he defeats and kills her husband Rawal Ratan Sen.
After this article was published, several alert readers pointed out to us that in the fight between Ratan Singh and Devapala, both are killed and, as a result, Padmini has no need to fear Devapala when she ends her life.
While there are multiple readings and narratives about the story, we have sought an explanation from the author who has promised to get back to us.
Till then, we are withdrawing this article.
We welcome your comments at letters@scroll.in.
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