ACK-E-048-Tarabai

 Amar Chitra Katha (Eng)-048-Tarabai

The story of Tarabai, the warrior wife of Prithviraj, the second son of Rana Raimal, is recounted by Tod, and of course must be taken with a pinch of salt. Tarabai was the daughter of Rao Surthan, the ruler of Toda near Ajmer, who had been dispossessed by Pathans. It is certainly a romance with a difference. As Tod puts it: “Stimulated by the reverses of her family, and by the incentives of its ancient glory, Tara Bai, scorning the habiliments and occupations of her sex, learned to guide the war-horse, and throw with unerring aim the arrow from his back, even while at speed. Armed with the bow and quiver, and mounted on a fiery Kathiawar, she joined the cavalcade in their unsuccessful attempts to wrest Toda from the Afghan. Jaimall, the third son of Rana Raemall, in person made proposals for her hand. ‘Redeem Toda,’ said the star (Tara) of Radnor, ‘and my hand is thine.’ He assented to the terms: but evincing a rude determination to be possessed of the prize ere he had earned it, he was slain by the indignant father.” Jaimal was looked upon as the heir to the throne as both his older brothers, Sanga and Prithviraj, were in exile. Read her story in this ACK.

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•  Amar Chitra Katha
• Title                       : Tarabai
• Serial No.(new)     : ...
• Serial No. (old)     : 41
• Pages                     : 36 
• Language              : English 
• Published in year :1973

Category : Bravehearts