Why Jauhar? Women of Sindh explained why they chose fire as Qasim invaded in 712 AD

India Today · Aabhas Maldahiyar · 2026-09-04 01:30 UTC

When Raja Dahir Sindh039s last Hindu King fell to the Arab forces of Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 some women chose the fire while others were taken captive Amid actor Swara Bhasker039s criticism of Jauhar a look at a medieval chronicle that reveals what the women believed awaited them if they embraced fire and if they didn039t

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