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The practice of Sati was not widespread across India, but in certain regions, women resorted to it as a drastic measure to protect their honor from being captured or forced into harems by invading forces, particularly during periods of Muslim invasions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jauhar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mughal_Harem https://hindupost.in/dharma-religion/how-islam-permits-rape-degradation-of-hindu-women-in-response-to-islamic-invasions/
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