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Mai Sukhan was the widow of late 18th century-early 19th century Sikh | '''Mai Sukhan''' was the widow of late 18th century-early 19th century Sikh Bhangi ruler [[Gulab Singh Bhangi]], a Dhillon Jatt, who gained renown in Punjab for her military leadership. | ||
In 1805, when the forces of the powerful Lahore-based | In 1805, when the forces of the powerful Lahore-based [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh]] were in the midst of conquest of the holy city of Amritsar, the band of defenders under the command of Mai Sukhan held them off for a considerable period of time. She had a son named Gurdit Singh Dhillon, who was ten at that time. | ||
[[Category: Famous Sikh Women]] | [[Category: Famous Sikh Women]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:02, 7 March 2012
Mai Sukhan was the widow of late 18th century-early 19th century Sikh Bhangi ruler Gulab Singh Bhangi, a Dhillon Jatt, who gained renown in Punjab for her military leadership.
In 1805, when the forces of the powerful Lahore-based Maharaja Ranjit Singh were in the midst of conquest of the holy city of Amritsar, the band of defenders under the command of Mai Sukhan held them off for a considerable period of time. She had a son named Gurdit Singh Dhillon, who was ten at that time.
