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In 1678 Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's General Sakuji Gaikwad laid siege to the Balewadi fort. The Chief of the fort was a woman. Her name was Savitribai Desai. This warrior woman defended the fort for 27 days. But finally Sakuji succeeded in conquering the fort and inebriated
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with victory, he raped Savitribai. Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj heard this & was so angry that he punished Sakuji by blinding his eyes and imprisoning him for the rest of his life. He did not pardon a rapist even though he was his own victorious General. He could do so because
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he sincerely believed, "a woman's modesty, whoever she may be, must be protected at any cost."
And also the celebrated story of the Kalyan Subedar's daughter in law has inspired many a poem and song. This beautiful young Muslim woman was presented to him in his court
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And also the celebrated story of the Kalyan Subedar's daughter in law has inspired many a poem and song. This beautiful young Muslim woman was presented to him in his court
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as a gift by one of his victorious warriors. Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj looked at her & said, "I wish my mother was as beautiful as you."
To uttar such words one needs to have rich character and a healthy attitude to beauty.
Can we imagine what would happen if such
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To uttar such words one needs to have rich character and a healthy attitude to beauty.
Can we imagine what would happen if such
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a woman had come in front of today's uncivilized so-called Shivabhaktas? The difference lies between the real Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj & false Shivabhaktas.
Today,those are giving rape threats to #AgrimaJoshua are not followers of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
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@SecularMango
Today,those are giving rape threats to #AgrimaJoshua are not followers of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
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@SecularMango
