Islamic Resistance Resistance to Mughal Imperial Rule

Mai Bhago

"Sikh warrior woman (1670–1720)"

Region 📍 Punjab
Opponent ⚔️ Mughal Empire
Mai Bhago

Biography

Mai Bhago also known as Mata Bhag Kaur, was a Sikh woman who led Sikh soldiers against the Mughals in 1705. She was an exceptionally skilled warrior on the battlefield and is revered as a warrior saint in Sikhism. She was known for rallying the 40 Sikhs who abandoned Guru Gobind Singh at the siege of Anandpur Sahib and bringing them back to fight.

Notable Conflict

Battle of Khidrana

Year: 1705

Era of Resistance

Historical Context

Resistance to Mughal Imperial Rule

Timeline

1526–1857

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