Legendary Indian Romances

1. Heer Ranjha

Considered the Romeo Juliet of India. It was said that Heer was from the upper class of the society, whereas Ranjha belonged to a lower tribe. Their love story was often opposed due to difference in their class. The story took a tragic turn when Heer was poisoned by her jealous uncle, and broken-hearted Ranjha also decided to die by her side.

2. Anarkali Salim

Anarkali was a courtesan at Salim’s father Akbar’s court. Unhappy to learn of the romance, Akbar even raged a war against his own son Salim. And unfortunately, Akbar won, and Anarkali sacrificed herself to save Salim by being entombed alive.

3. Shah Jahan Mumtaz Mahal

Shah Jahan and his eternal love for his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal is quite a favourite for couples of today’s generation. Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal, one of the greatest seven wonders of the world to date to honour his love. It is said to be a tomb beneath which Mumtaz Mahal’s body has been buried. His gift of love is cherished by lovers of all age groups.

4. Bajirao Mastani

The military general of Chhatrapati Shahuji, Peshwa Baji Rao fell in love with a lady called Mastani. History has not been able quite to trace back the family background of Mastani, but it was said that the Bajirao’s family opposed their union. Despite all of this, Bajirao married her, and their love story took a tragic turn when Baji Rao died in battle and Mastani committed suicide.

5 Radha-Krishna are collectively known within Hinduism as the combined forms of the feminine as well as the masculine realities of God.

6 Rama was a prince of the greatest kingdom on Earth, Kosala.  Sita was a princess who was born from the Earth.  It was destined that these two unique individuals would end up together.  Rama was in a young teenager, the same age as Sita.  His youth, courage, and valour made him stand out from all the rest.

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