• PARNEET KAUR

Mai Bhago’s name will always remain in history as a brave woman, an image of bravery and service. In history, she is also known by the name Mata Bhag Kaur. Bhai Vir Singh’s book ‘Mai Bhago’ describes her as the first character in Sikh history who fought heroically on the battlefield as a heroine. She brought back the Sikh soldiers who had surrendered to Guru Gobind Singh and returned to him. She challenged and guided these Sikhs to commit martyrdom to obtain forgiveness from the Guru. These Sikh soldiers were martyred fighting for the Guru at the place of Muktsar. Guru Gobind Singh honoured these martyrs as “Mukte.” There was no general like Mata Bhag Kaur, who brought the Sikh soldiers back into the war, inspired them to fight bravely, and fought bravely herself. She performed the roles of warrior and leader as well. Mai Bhago accompanied Guru Gobind Singh to the south and remained there until the end. Mai Bhago served as Guru Gobind Singh’s bodyguard till his last days. Apart from this, Mai Bhagho must have witnessed important events during Guru Gobind Singh’s time, such as the completion of Guru Granth Sahib, the selection of Banda Bahadur as the Sikh leader, etc. On the whole, Mai Bhago’s life epitomises Sikhism’s fearless dedication to the principles of justice, equality, and righteousness. Her legacy serves as inspiration for Sikh women, who are reminded that they too can break societal barriers and play a vital role in shaping history

Mai Bhago, Guru Gobind Singh, Muktsar, Forty Muktas, Bhai Mahan Singh, Sikh history.

"CONTRIBUTION OF MAI BHAGO TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIKH HISTORY IN THE GURU PERIOD", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no.f797-f807, December-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2312598.pdf

"CONTRIBUTION OF MAI BHAGO TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIKH HISTORY IN THE GURU PERIOD", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no. ppf797-f807, December-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2312598.pdf