Jauhar
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abstract:
Jauhar and Saka refer to the ancient Indian Rajput Hindu tradition of honorable self-immolation of women and subsequent march of men to the battlefield (against any odds) to end their life with respect. It was followed by the Rajput clans in order to avoid capture, enslavement and dishonour at the hands of Muslim invaders.
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