A Slave Who Became Emperor
/ A Slave who became Emperor Chapter 2
Krishna Chandra was a great Emperor . He was a learned and peace loving King . He discouraged conflicts or wars . He maintained cordial relationships with neighborhood emperors . Under his rule and vision Magadha flourished . Manipura was the capital city . Though he was a peace loving king, he was not weak . He was well trained in warfare, horse riding etc . He was an expert archer and swordsman . He was seen constantly training himself and he also guided young princes and princesses of the Royal Family in combat techniques . After he ascended the throne, he made military training compulsory to all citizens - both male and female who crossed the age of 16 . They need to serve the army for three years from the time of joining . This helped the people to be disciplined individuals . Every citizen had to gain expertise in the arts of sword or spear or archery or any other weapon . They were given options to train in two weapons . One weapon would help in close combat like sword while the other would help in long distance combat like archery . Magadha had an extensive military force .
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 Goddess Durga that Samyukta would have a happy life .
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