Rani Padmini, or Padmavati, is a legendary Indian queen from the 13th-14th century whose story has inspired numerous tales of love and honor. The first recorded reference to her story appears in Padmavat, an epic poem written in the 16th century by Indian poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi in the Awadhi language. This original, semi-fantastical tale describes how Ratan Sen, the ruler of Chittor, married Padmavati after an arduous quest and how their union was threatened when Alauddin Khalji, the Sultan of Delhi, captivated by tales of her beauty, attacked Chittor. According to the story, Ratan Sen was killed in combat by Devpal, the king of Kumbhalner, another admirer of Padmavati. Before Khalji could breach the fort's defenses, Padmini and the other Rajput women committed jauhar (self-immolation) to protect their honor. While the historical authenticity of the legend is debated, the tale has been popularized through various retellings by poets and writers over the centuries. It has also been adapted into numerous films, including the silent film Kamonar Agun, the Tamil film Chittoor Rani Padmini, the Hindi film Maharani Padmini, and the more recent movie Padmaavat.