A Slave Who Became Emperor - 2 The Emperor
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2 The Emperor

No woman was weak. Everyone was a warrior in their own right. Respect towards women was always practised. Children were loved and nurtured. Scholars were respected and rewarded. Important literary works were published in this period.

Krishna Chandra had a daughter by name Samyukta. He had three daughters and two sons. Samyukta was his youngest daughter whom he doted on the most.

Princess Samyukta was the most beautiful girl in the entire empire. Her beauty was an inspiration to many poets, painters and sculptors. She was said to be the best archer in the city of Manipura. Her aim was said to be impeccable.

Krishna Chandra often said that he would handover the throne to princess Samyukta as he felt that she was the most capable among his children. This lead to discord between the siblings. None of her siblings were close to Samyukta as they were jealous of her.

Her two companions were her horse - Chaitanya and parrot-Vidusha.

Chaitanya came from a long line of pure blooded horses.He was well trained by the then Military general Pratapa.

Vidusha was a talking parrot who always sang good songs and helped the princess to get over her loneliness.

The empress Padmini was always worried about Samyukta. She often prayed to G.o.ddess Durga that Samyukta would have a happy life.