barublogBefore becoming Baghel Kaur, she was a newlywed Hindu woman who faced a tragic fate. While returning to her in-laws’ home, she was abducted by Ahmad Shah Abdali’s soldiers. Desperate to save her, her husband sought help from various rulers, but no one was willing to intervene. With no other option, he turned to the Sikhs living in the jungles.
The Sikh Warriors Rescue Her from Captivity
During this time, Sikh warriors frequently attacked Abdali’s carriages to free Hindu women captured during his invasions of India. The Khalsa agreed to help and successfully rescued his wife. However, after enduring the horrors of captivity, she was in a terrible condition and wanted to end her life. The Sikhs encouraged her to live, reminding her of her strength and resilience.
Embracing Sikhism and Training for Battle
Determined to transform her pain into power, she took Khande Di Pahul (Amrit initiation) and became Bibi Baghel Kaur, while her husband also embraced Sikhism and became Teja Singh. She trained in sword fighting, vowing to take revenge. Under Nawab Kapur Singh, she joined the Khalsa Fauj and became a fearless warrior.
Bibi Baghel Kaur’s Heroic Battles Against the Mughals
During a fierce battle, 50 Mughal soldiers attacked her group, but she bravely stood her ground, shattering a soldier’s sword before fighting them head-on. The Sikh warriors advised her to remain in the jungles for safety, but she refused. She wanted to attain martyrdom while fighting for the Khalsa.
She later led a daring attack on a Mughal camp in Lahore, where many women were held captive. She and her warriors rescued numerous women and killed 25 enemy soldiers. In the midst of another battle, while trying to save more captives, she was martyred by a Mughal soldier.
Her Sacrifice Led to a Larger Sikh Attack
The very next day, nearly 8,000 Sikh warriors stormed the same camp, launching a massive assault. The Sikhs rescued countless captive women, fulfilling the mission that Bibi Baghel Kaur had given her life for.
A Legacy of Bravery and Inspiration
Bibi Baghel Kaur’s story is a symbol of courage, faith, and resilience. She never wavered in her Sikhi and fought till her last breath to protect the dignity of women. Her sacrifice continues to inspire women around the world, proving that bravery knows no bounds.
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