The Fakeer of Jangheera
long narrative poem focusing on Sati pratha. It is also tells story of love between one Hindu girl and a Muslim man.
long narrative poem focusing on Sati pratha. It is also tells story of love between one Hindu girl and a Muslim man.
Poem starts with description of the place. Then poet describes ritual of Sati pratha. Nuleeni is being forced to become Satee against her will. Bit when she was on pyre of her husband, his love Fakeer from Jangheera comes on horse and takes her with him. Nuleeni's father complains to the king who sends army to fight with Fakeer and his companions. In fighting he dies and Nuleeni also dies with him.
So, it is a love poem who also gives picture of Indian rituals and position of women in Indian society.

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