ACK-E-132-Ranak Devi

Ranak Devi

The status of woman in India through the ages has been conditioned by social, economic and political factors, In ancient India woman was treated with respect. Although woman had to look to man for protection she did not have to live in seclusion. No restrictions were placed on her movements, nor was she denied the right to education. Gradually woman came to be relegated to a position of little or no importance in society. In medieval India where battles were fought frequently, woman came to be confined to her house lest there be a threat to her person and honour. In spite of all the precautions taken, there were insta- nces of women becoming helpless victims of power poli- tics pawns in the ego games of rival kings. Ranak Devi was one such. But the sacrifice of Ranak did not go unnoticed by the multitudes. The simple village folk wept for her. The bards shed tears and their anger for the callous king and their sympathy and admiration for the brave queen found expression in their songs which are sung to this day.
The tale of Ranak is recounted in countless homes of Gujarat and little girls are taught to look upon Ranak as the very embodiment of virtues which a woman should aspire to possess. Men are taught to venerate women.

• Amar Chitra Katha
• Title : Ranak Devi
• Category : Never Republished
• Volume/Serial : 132
• Total Pages : 36
• Script : English
• First Published : 1977
• Publisher :  India Book House