Samyukta

Samyukta
Equestrian painting of Prithviraj Chauhan and Samyukta, Rajasthani School, circa 19th century
Created byChand Bardai
Based onPrithviraj Raso
In-universe information
TitlePrincess of Kannauj
FamilyGahadavala (by birth)
Chahamanas (by marriage)
SpousePrithviraj Chauhan
RelativesJaichand (Father)
ReligionHinduism

Samyukta, also known as Sanyogita or Sanjukta, was the daughter of Jaichand, the King of Kannauj, and one of three wives of Prithviraj Chauhan.[1] The love between Prithviraj and Samyukta is one of India's most popular medieval romances, composed by Chand Bardai in Prithviraj Raso.[2]

  1. ^ Cynthia Talbot 2015, p. 132.
  2. ^ "Prithviraja III". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 21 September 2015.