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padmaavat is a 2018 Indian Hindi historical drama film. Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It is an adaptation of Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s epic poem of the same name. The film features a star-studded cast. deepika padukone, shahid kapoor, and Ranveer Singh. The supporting role is Aditi Rao Hydari, Jim Sarbh, Raza Murad, and Anupriya Goenka

The story is set in medieval India and revolves around the beauty and courage of Rani Padmavati. Rani Padmavati is the wife of Ratan Singh, the Rajput ruler of Mewar. She is also the obsession of Alauddin Khalji, the Sultan of Delhi.

Who is Alauddin Khalji?

Set in 13th century Afghanistan and India, the story begins with the Khalji ruler Jalal-ud-din Khalji. He is going to take the throne of Delhi. His nephew Alauddin Khalji marries Jalaluddin’s daughter Mehrunisa, but their marriage is overshadowed by Alauddin’s ambition and misdeeds. Alauddin murdered a senior courtier who witnessed the affair, further proving his fears. Immediately after the wedding, Alauddin assumes power.

Meanwhile, in Singhal (present-day Sri Lanka), the Rajput ruler of Mewar, Maharawal Ratan Singh, is injured during a hunting expedition and is treated by Princess Padmavati. Their encounter develops into love and leads to marriage. Furthermore, Padmavati moves to Mewar with Ratan Singh and becomes an integral part of his life and kingdom.

Why did Alauddin besiege Chitta?

Returning to Delhi, Alauddin assassinated Jalaluddin and usurped the throne of Delhi after a successful military campaign against the Mongols. He hears about Padmavati’s beauty from the exiled priest Raghav Chetan and becomes obsessed with her beauty. Driven by obsession, Ala-ud-din invites the Rajputs to Delhi, but they refuse, and Ala-ud-din ends up besieging Ratan Singh’s capital Chitoor.

Ala-ud-din’s persistent pursuit results in a fraudulent peace offering during the festival of Holi, where he is granted entry to Chittoor. He requests to see Padmavati, but Ratan Singh cleverly gives Alauddin a glimpse of her. However, the meeting falls into a trap and Ratan Singh is captured and taken to Delhi.

In a daring plan to rescue Ratan Singh, Padmavati agrees to meet Alauddin in Delhi on one condition. During this time, Alauddin survives an assassination attempt by his own nephew. Padmavati, along with her two loyal generals Gola and Badal, and with the help of Alauddin’s wife Mehrunisa, succeed in rescuing Ratan Singh. However, their escape leads to a tragic confrontation.

Padmaavat ending: Was Chitoor saved from Alauddin Khalji?

When the Rajputs are planning an ambush against Khilji’s army, the plan is discovered and a fierce battle begins. The Rajputs fight bravely but are outnumbered. During the confrontation, Alauddin and Ratan Singh engage in a duel. Ratan Singh was mortally wounded in a disgraceful attack by Alauddin’s close aide Kafur, highlighting the difference in values ​​between the Rajputs and Alauddin.

The film culminates in a moving and tragic climax. As Alauddin’s army takes control of Chittoor, Rajput women led by Padmavati choose jauhar (mass self-immolation) to protect their honor from the invading army.

This act of collective courage and sacrifice is a testament to their fortitude and defiance against Alauddin, who despite military victories failed in his quest to capture Padmavati. The film ends with Alauddin entering the fort and finding it empty, and the Rajput women choosing death over dishonor, plunging him into furious despair.