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Women In Epics of India

  Satyavati: She was the adopted daughter of a Fisherman, rejected by her King's father. She dreamed of running the kingdom because she was born a princess and refused her rights. She was the mother to the extremely talented Krishna  Daipayan , whom she rejected as he came on the path of her dreams. She mesmerised the emperor with her beauty. She made  Devabrata  into  Bheeshma . The king died soon. Her arrogance led to the fall of her spoiled sons, and yet she desired more. She brought up her grandchildren with desires that later led to  Adharma . She was  Satyavati ,  Princess of Matsya, Queen of Hastinapur. Draupadi Yajnaseni: She was born to be used as a tool of revenge; she knew it and had no say. Her  Swayambhar  was a flaw, as only he could win the archery contest. She was his winner's prize. He shared her with his brothers because his mother said so. She was the direct reason behind the greatest  Dharma Yudh . She was disres...