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	\| religion = [[Hinduism]]		\| religion = [[Hinduism]]
	\| based_on = [[Prithviraj Raso]]		\| based_on = [[Prithviraj Raso]]
	\| spouse = [[Prithviraj Chauhan]]		\| spouse = [[Prithviraj Chauhan]]
	\| creator = [[Chand Bardai]]		\| creator = [[Chand Bardai]]
	\| title = Princess of [[Kannauj district\|Kannauj]]		\| title = Princess of [[Kannauj district\|Kannauj]]
	\| family = [[Gahadavala]] ''(by birth)''<br>[[Chahamanas of Shakambhari\|Chahamanas]] ''(by marriage)''		\| family = [[Gahadavala]] ''(by birth)''<br>[[Chahamanas of Shakambhari\|Chahamanas]] ''(by marriage)''
	\| relatives = [[Jaichand]] ''(Father)''		\| relatives = [[Jaichand]] ''(Father)''
			\| image = Equestrian painting of Prithviraj Chauhan and Samyukta, Rajasthani School, circa 19th century.jpg
			\| caption = Equestrian painting of Prithviraj Chauhan and Samyukta, Rajasthani School, circa 19th century
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	'''~~Sanyukta~~''', also known as '''Sanyogita''', '''Sanjukta''', ~~or '''Samyukta''', is a character in the medieval [[India]]n [[heroic romance]] ''[[Prithviraj Raso]]''. According to the text, she~~ was the daughter of [[Jaichand]], the King of [[Kannauj]], and one of three wives of [[Prithviraj Chauhan]].{{sfn\|Cynthia Talbot\|2015\|p=132}} ~~Prithviraj Chauhan is a popular figure of romance and chivalry from the folklore of medieval India.~~ The love between Prithviraj and Samyukta is one of India's most popular medieval romances, ~~immortalized in~~ [[Chand Bardai]]~~'s epic~~ ''[[Prithviraj Raso]]'' (or, ''Chand Raisa''), but the historicity of the Samyukta episode remains a matter of debate.most of the historians believe that this character is fake was added later in prithviraj rasso just to make the story romantic and good for singing purpose. <ref>{{cite web\|title=Prithviraja III\|url=http://www.britannica.com/biography/Prithviraja-III\|website=Encyclopædia Britannica\|access-date=21 September 2015}}</ref>		'''Samyukta''', also known as '''Sanyogita''' or '''Sanjukta''', was the daughter of [[Jaichand]], the King of [[Kannauj]], and one of three wives of [[Prithviraj Chauhan]].{{sfn\|Cynthia Talbot\|2015\|p=132}} The love between Prithviraj and Samyukta is one of India's most popular medieval romances, composed by [[Chand Bardai]] in ''[[Prithviraj Raso]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Prithviraja III\|url=http://www.britannica.com/biography/Prithviraja-III\|website=Encyclopædia Britannica\|access-date=21 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book \|last=Tripāṭhī \|first=Candrabalī \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lptUQEU1GWcC&dq=sanyogita&pg=PA112 \|title=The Evolution of Ideals of Womenhood in Indian Society \|date=2005 \|publisher=Gyan Books \|isbn=978-81-7835-425-5 \|language=en}}</ref>

	==Legend==		==Legend==
	[[File:Turning Point of Indian History.jpg\|thumb\|~~Abduction of~~ Samyukta]]		[[File:Turning Point of Indian History.jpg\|thumb\|Saving Samyukta]]
	At the peak of his reign, Prithviraj had annexed vast regions of India to his kingdom, and his fame had spread all across the subcontinent and to Afghanistan. Many lesser kings were envious and wary of his power, including Raja [[Jayachandra\|Jaichand]] of [[Kannauj]]. Jaichand's daughter, Samyukta, was a headstrong girl who was known for her bewitching beauty. She is said to have fallen in love with ~~Prithviraj- like~~ the two other princesses, Shashivrata and Padmavati, before her{{sfn\|Cynthia Talbot\|2015\|p=284}}—as his reputation dazzled her. She desired nobody but him. For his part, Prithviraj had heard of Samyukta's loveliness and fell in love with her as well. However, Jaichand and Prithviraj were rivals.		At the peak of his reign, Prithviraj had annexed vast regions of India to his kingdom, and his fame had spread all across the subcontinent and to Afghanistan. Many lesser kings were envious and wary of his power, including Raja [[Jayachandra\|Jaichand]] of [[Kannauj]]. Jaichand's daughter, Samyukta, was a headstrong girl who was known for her bewitching beauty. She is said to have fallen in love with Prithviraj–like the two other princesses, Shashivrata and Padmavati, before her{{sfn\|Cynthia Talbot\|2015\|p=284}}—as his reputation dazzled her. She desired nobody but him. For his part, Prithviraj had heard of Samyukta's loveliness and fell in love with her as well. However, Jaichand and Prithviraj were rivals.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Everything you must know about Sanyogita {{!}} Prithviraj Chauhan's wife history {{!}}\|url=https://mahendrasinghbalot.blogspot.com/2020/12/Sanyogita-Prithviraj-Chauhan-wife-history.html\|website=Reality of Indian history}}</ref>

	On finding out about the affair, Raja Jaichand was outraged that a romance had been budding behind his back. Jaichand decided to insult Prithviraj and arranged a ''[[~~swayamvara~~]]'' for his daughter in 1185 CE. He invited royalty from far and wide to the ceremony, every eligible prince and ~~king- except~~ Prithviraj. He then commissioned a clay statue of Prithviraj, which served as a ''~~dvarpala~~''(or, a figurative "doorman") to Jaichand's court.		On finding out about the affair, Raja Jaichand was outraged that a romance had been budding behind his back. Jaichand decided to insult Prithviraj and arranged a ''[[svayamvara]]'' for his daughter in 1185 CE. He invited royalty from far and wide to the ceremony, every eligible prince and king—except Prithviraj. He then commissioned a clay statue of Prithviraj, which served as a ''[[dvarapala]]'' (or, a figurative "doorman") to Jaichand's court.
			Prithviraj Chauhan, on hearing about the impending ''svayamvara'', devised a plan to elope with the bride-to-be. On the day of the ceremony, Samyukta walked through the court holding the ceremonial garland, ignoring the gazes of her ardent suitors. She passed through the door and put the garland around the neck of Prithviraj's statue, declaring him her husband. Prithiviraj, who meanwhile was hiding behind the statue, caught Samyukta up in his arms, set her on his horse, and whisked her away to Delhi. Raja Jaichand was enraged.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Kumar \|first1=Pradeep \|title=कैसे बिना आँखों के पृथ्वीराज चौहान ने मुहम्मद गोरी को मार गिराया \|url=https://www.newstrend.news/12425/prithviraj-chauhan/ \|website=newstrend.news \|date=11 October 2016 \|publisher=Newstrend \|access-date=5 June 2021 \|language=Hindi}}</ref> This led to a rift between Delhi and [[Kannauj]], which was later taken advantage of by [[Mohammad Ghori]] of Afghanistan.
	Prithviraj Chauhan, on hearing about the impending ''~~swayamvara~~'', devised a plan to elope with the bride to be. On the day of the ceremony, Samyukta walked through the court holding the ceremonial garland, ignoring the gazes of her ardent suitors. She passed through the door and put the garland around the neck of Prithviraj's statue, declaring him her husband. Prithiviraj, who meanwhile was hiding behind the statue, caught Samyukta up in his arms, set her on his horse, and whisked her away to Delhi. Raja Jaichand was enraged.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Kumar \|first1=Pradeep \|title=कैसे बिना आँखों के पृथ्वीराज चौहान ने मुहम्मद गोरी को मार गिराया \|url=https://www.newstrend.news/12425/prithviraj-chauhan/ \|website=newstrend.news \|publisher=Newstrend \|access-date=5 June 2021 \|language=Hindi}}</ref> This led to a rift between [[Delhi]] and [[Kannauj]], which was later taken advantage of by [[Mohammad Ghori]] of [[Afghanistan]].

	== Historicity ==		== Historicity ==

	The historicity of Samyukta is a matter of debate. ''[[Prithviraj Raso]]'' is a historically unreliable text, having been embellished under the patronage of the ~~Rajput~~ rulers since the 16th century. However, some scholars such as [[Dasharatha Sharma]] believe that the more reliable ''[[Prithviraja Vijaya]]'', which was composed during the reign of Prithviraj Chauhan, also contains a reference to Samyukta.{{sfn\|Cynthia Talbot\|2015\|p=40}}		The historicity of Samyukta is a matter of debate. ''[[Prithviraj Raso]]'' is a historically unreliable text, having been embellished under the patronage of the Kshatriya rulers since the 16th century. However, some scholars such as [[Dasharatha Sharma]] believe that the more reliable ''[[Prithviraja Vijaya]]'', which was composed during the reign of Prithviraj Chauhan, also contains a reference to Samyukta.{{sfn\|Cynthia Talbot\|2015\|p=40}}

	An unfinished theme in the 11th chapter of ''Prithviraja Vijaya'' refers to Prithviraj's love for an unnamed woman who lived on the banks of the [[Ganges]] river (just like Samyukta). This woman is mentioned as an [[incarnation]] of [[Tilottama]], a legendary [[apsara]] (celestial nymph). However, even if this woman is same as Samyukta, there is no concrete evidence to support the ''Prithviraj Raso'' narrative of Samyuka's abduction and marriage to Prithviraj Chauhan.{{sfn\|Cynthia Talbot\|2015\|p=40}}		An unfinished theme in the 11th chapter of ''Prithviraja Vijaya'' refers to Prithviraj's love for an unnamed woman who lived on the banks of the [[Ganges]] river (just like Samyukta). This woman is mentioned as an [[incarnation]] of [[Tilottama]], a legendary [[apsara]] (celestial nymph). However, even if this woman is same as Samyukta, there is no concrete evidence to support the ''Prithviraj Raso'' narrative of Samyuka's abduction and marriage to Prithviraj Chauhan.{{sfn\|Cynthia Talbot\|2015\|p=40}}

	==Modern Indian culture==		==Modern Indian culture==
	"Samyukta", which means "united" in [[Sanskrit]], is a popular girl's name in modern India. The life of Prithviraj Chauhan has also been the subject of a television show aired on [[Star Plus]], and a historical film titled ''[[Raani Samyuktha]]'' was made in 1962 with [[Padmini (actress)\|Padmini]] and [[M. G. Ramachandran]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite ~~web~~ \|title=Rani Samyuktha (1962) \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/tamil-film-rani-samyuktha-1962/article7668441.ece \|website=The Hindu \|publisher=THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. \|access-date=5 June 2021}}</ref> In the ~~2021~~ film ''[[~~Prithviraj (film)\|~~Prithviraj]]'' by [[Chandraprakash Dwivedi]], the character of ~~Samyukta~~ is portrayed by [[Manushi Chhillar]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Prithviraj: Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhilar's historical drama goes on floors; film to release on Diwali 2020\|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/prithviraj-akshay-kumar-manushi-chhilars-historical-drama-goes-on-floors-film-to-release-on-diwali-2020-7655721.html/amp\|work= The Firstpost\|date=16 November 2019\|access-date=30 December 2019}}</ref>		"Samyukta", which means "united" in [[Sanskrit]], is a popular girl's name in modern India. The life of Prithviraj Chauhan has also been the subject of a television show aired on [[Star Plus]] titled ''[[Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan]]'', the character of Sanyogita was portrayed by [[Mugdha Chaphekar]] in that series.<ref>{{Cite web \|title='My fans want me to do a historical drama', says Mugdha Chaphekar \|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/i-and-my-fans-want-me-to-work-in-a-historical-drama-says-mugdha-chaphekar-of-satrangi-sasural-fame \|access-date=2022-04-25 \|website=Free Press Journal \|language=en}}</ref> A historical film titled ''[[Raani Samyuktha]]'' was made in 1962 with [[Padmini (actress)\|Padmini]] and [[M. G. Ramachandran]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Rani Samyuktha (1962) \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/tamil-film-rani-samyuktha-1962/article7668441.ece \|website=The Hindu \|date=19 September 2015 \|publisher=THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. \|access-date=5 June 2021}}</ref> In the 2022 film ''[[Samrat Prithviraj]]'' by [[Chandraprakash Dwivedi]], the character of Sanyogita is portrayed by [[Manushi Chhillar]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Prithviraj: Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhilar's historical drama goes on floors; film to release on Diwali 2020\|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/prithviraj-akshay-kumar-manushi-chhilars-historical-drama-goes-on-floors-film-to-release-on-diwali-2020-7655721.html/amp\|work= The Firstpost\|date=16 November 2019\|access-date=30 December 2019}}</ref> In the 2008 Indian animated film Veeryodha Prithviraj Chauhan, she was voiced by [[Mona Ghosh Shetty]] in both, English and Hindi.

	== References ==		== References ==
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	=== Bibliography ===		=== Bibliography ===
	{{~~ref begin~~}}		{{refbegin}}
	* {{cite book \|author=Cynthia Talbot \|title=The Last Hindu Emperor: Prithviraj Cauhan and the Indian Past, 1200–2000 \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=m3DjCgAAQBAJ \|publisher=Cambridge University Press UK \|year=2015 \|isbn=9781107118560 }}		* {{cite book \|author=Cynthia Talbot \|title=The Last Hindu Emperor: Prithviraj Cauhan and the Indian Past, 1200–2000 \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=m3DjCgAAQBAJ \|publisher=Cambridge University Press UK \|year=2015 \|isbn=9781107118560 }}
	{{~~ref end~~}}		{{refend}}

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| religion = [[Hinduism]]
| based_on = [[Prithviraj Raso]]
| spouse = [[Prithviraj Chauhan]]
| creator = [[Chand Bardai]]
| title = Princess of [[Kannauj district|Kannauj]]
| family = [[Gahadavala]] ''(by birth)''<br>[[Chahamanas of Shakambhari|Chahamanas]] ''(by marriage)''
| relatives = [[Jaichand]] ''(Father)''
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'''Sanyukta''', also known as '''Sanyogita''', '''Sanjukta''', or '''Samyukta''', is a character in the medieval [[India]]n [[heroic romance]] ''[[Prithviraj Raso]]''. According to the text, she was the daughter of [[Jaichand]], the King of [[Kannauj]], and one of three wives of [[Prithviraj Chauhan]].{{sfn|Cynthia Talbot|2015|p=132}} Prithviraj Chauhan is a popular figure of romance and chivalry from the folklore of medieval India. The love between Prithviraj and Samyukta is one of India's most popular medieval romances, immortalized in [[Chand Bardai]]'s epic ''[[Prithviraj Raso]]'' (or, ''Chand Raisa''), but the historicity of the Samyukta episode remains a matter of debate.most of the historians believe that this character is fake was added later in prithviraj rasso just to make the story romantic and good for singing purpose. <ref>{{cite web|title=Prithviraja III|url=http://www.britannica.com/biography/Prithviraja-III|website=Encyclopædia Britannica|access-date=21 September 2015}}</ref>

==Legend==
[[File:Turning Point of Indian History.jpg|thumb|Abduction of Samyukta]]
At the peak of his reign, Prithviraj had annexed vast regions of India to his kingdom, and his fame had spread all across the subcontinent and to Afghanistan. Many lesser kings were envious and wary of his power, including Raja [[Jayachandra|Jaichand]] of [[Kannauj]]. Jaichand's daughter, Samyukta, was a headstrong girl who was known for her bewitching beauty. She is said to have fallen in love with Prithviraj- like the two other princesses, Shashivrata and Padmavati, before her{{sfn|Cynthia Talbot|2015|p=284}}—as his reputation dazzled her. She desired nobody but him. For his part, Prithviraj had heard of Samyukta's loveliness and fell in love with her as well. However, Jaichand and Prithviraj were rivals.

On finding out about the affair, Raja Jaichand was outraged that a romance had been budding behind his back. Jaichand decided to insult Prithviraj and arranged a ''[[swayamvara]]'' for his daughter in 1185 CE. He invited royalty from far and wide to the ceremony, every eligible prince and king- except Prithviraj. He then commissioned a clay statue of Prithviraj, which served as a ''dvarpala''(or, a figurative "doorman") to Jaichand's court.

Prithviraj Chauhan, on hearing about the impending ''swayamvara'', devised a plan to elope with the bride to be. On the day of the ceremony, Samyukta walked through the court holding the ceremonial garland, ignoring the gazes of her ardent suitors. She passed through the door and put the garland around the neck of Prithviraj's statue, declaring him her husband. Prithiviraj, who meanwhile was hiding behind the statue, caught Samyukta up in his arms, set her on his horse, and whisked her away to Delhi. Raja Jaichand was enraged.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kumar |first1=Pradeep |title=कैसे बिना आँखों के पृथ्वीराज चौहान ने मुहम्मद गोरी को मार गिराया |url=https://www.newstrend.news/12425/prithviraj-chauhan/ |website=newstrend.news |publisher=Newstrend |access-date=5 June 2021 |language=Hindi}}</ref> This led to a rift between [[Delhi]] and [[Kannauj]], which was later taken advantage of by [[Mohammad Ghori]] of [[Afghanistan]].

== Historicity ==

The historicity of Samyukta is a matter of debate. ''[[Prithviraj Raso]]'' is a historically unreliable text, having been embellished under the patronage of the Rajput rulers since the 16th century. However, some scholars such as [[Dasharatha Sharma]] believe that the more reliable ''[[Prithviraja Vijaya]]'', which was composed during the reign of Prithviraj Chauhan, also contains a reference to Samyukta.{{sfn|Cynthia Talbot|2015|p=40}}

An unfinished theme in the 11th chapter of ''Prithviraja Vijaya'' refers to Prithviraj's love for an unnamed woman who lived on the banks of the [[Ganges]] river (just like Samyukta). This woman is mentioned as an [[incarnation]] of [[Tilottama]], a legendary [[apsara]] (celestial nymph). However, even if this woman is same as Samyukta, there is no concrete evidence to support the ''Prithviraj Raso'' narrative of Samyuka's abduction and marriage to Prithviraj Chauhan.{{sfn|Cynthia Talbot|2015|p=40}}

==Modern Indian culture==
"Samyukta", which means "united" in [[Sanskrit]], is a popular girl's name in modern India. The life of Prithviraj Chauhan has also been the subject of a television show aired on [[Star Plus]], and a historical film titled ''[[Raani Samyuktha]]'' was made in 1962 with [[Padmini (actress)|Padmini]] and [[M. G. Ramachandran]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rani Samyuktha (1962) |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/tamil-film-rani-samyuktha-1962/article7668441.ece |website=The Hindu |publisher=THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. |access-date=5 June 2021}}</ref> In the 2021 film ''[[Prithviraj (film)|Prithviraj]]'' by [[Chandraprakash Dwivedi]], the character of Samyukta is portrayed by [[Manushi Chhillar]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Prithviraj: Akshay Kumar, Manushi Chhilar's historical drama goes on floors; film to release on Diwali 2020|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/prithviraj-akshay-kumar-manushi-chhilars-historical-drama-goes-on-floors-film-to-release-on-diwali-2020-7655721.html/amp|work= The Firstpost|date=16 November 2019|access-date=30 December 2019}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

=== Bibliography ===
{{ref begin}}
* {{cite book |author=Cynthia Talbot |title=The Last Hindu Emperor: Prithviraj Cauhan and the Indian Past, 1200–2000 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=m3DjCgAAQBAJ |publisher=Cambridge University Press UK |year=2015 |isbn=9781107118560 }}
{{ref end}}

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