Johar is associated with chittor.When rana Ratan singh was the ruler of mewar, he was married to rani Padmawati commonly known as rani padmani .she was the epitome of beauty .at the same time allauddin khilji was the ruler of Delli Durbar.On hearing Rani Padmani,s beauty discriptions Allauddin khilji once came to meet rana and was seated in confrence had a glimpise of rani Padmani thru series of mirrors .khilji was impressed with the beauty of rani and decided to own her .
So he attacked chittor with his huge force rana couldnt managed to win over khilji's army.when the news went to rani Padmini,to gaurd her dignity the queen along with all her attendents performed" Johar " Where a group of priencly ladies perform
a secrificial ritual for themselves in agni, which is meant sacred to save there dignity from the enemies .For this Rani Padmini is remembered till now as she kept pride and dignity above life which is the greatest sign of bravery by a lady in ancient society.
