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'''Mata Jito, also called Mata Jeet kaur''' was first wife of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji. She was the daughter of Bhai | '''Mata Jito, also called Mata Jeet kaur''' was first wife of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] Ji. She was the daughter of [[Bhai Harijas]], a Subhikkhi Khatri of Lahore. The betrothal had taken place in 1673. The father-in-law had desired that the bridegroom should come at the head of a marriage party to Lahore where the ceremony should be performed with due dignity. | ||
The fateful events leading to the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur intervened, and in the changed circumstances it was not possible for the young Guru to go to Lahore. Therefore a temporary encampment was raised near the village of Basantgarh, 10 km north of Anandpur, and named Guru ka Lahore where the nuptials were held on 23 Har 1734 Bk/21 June 1677. | The fateful events leading to the martyrdom of [[Guru Tegh Bahadur]] intervened, and in the changed circumstances it was not possible for the young Guru to go to [[Lahore]]. Therefore a temporary encampment was raised near the village of Basantgarh, 10 km north of [[Anandpur]], and named [[Guru]] ka Lahore where the nuptials were held on 23 Har 1734 Bk/21 June 1677. | ||
On 30th March 1699, Guru Gobind Singh created Khalsa at Anandpur. He declared that this Khalsa will be both Saints as well as Soldiers. When Gobind Singh was preparing amrit (nectar) for initiating the Khalsa, on this occasion , stirring clean water in an iron bowl with a | On 30th March 1699, Guru Gobind Singh created Khalsa at Anandpur. He declared that this Khalsa will be both Saints as well as Soldiers. When Gobind Singh was preparing amrit (nectar) for initiating the [[Khalsa]], on this occasion , stirring clean water in an iron bowl with a [[Khanda]] or double-edged sword, Mata Jitoji, as the tradition goes, came with sugar crystals which were dropped into the vessel at the Guru's bidding. Sweetness was thus added to the alchemy of steel. Mata Jito ji was the first Khalsa Woman. | ||
Three sons were born to Mata Jito ji — Jujhar Singh (14March 1691), Zorawar Singh (17 November 1696) and Fateh Singh (25 February 1699). Mata Jito Ji raised her three sons on the martyrdom tales of their grandfather Guru Tegh Bahadur and great great grandfather Guru Arjan Dev ji. She told them a Sikh never runs from a battle field. It was because of her teachings that all her three sons attained Martyrdom Jujhar Singh when was only 15 years old fighting with | Three sons were born to Mata Jito ji — Jujhar Singh (14March 1691), Zorawar Singh (17 November 1696) and Fateh Singh (25 February 1699). Mata Jito Ji raised her three sons on the martyrdom tales of their grandfather Guru Tegh Bahadur and great great grandfather [[Guru Arjan Dev]] ji. She told them a Sikh never runs from a battle field. It was because of her teachings that all her three sons attained Martyrdom [[Jujhar Singh]] when was only 15 years old fighting with [[Mughal]]s at Chamkaur, [[Zorawar Singh]] and [[Fateh Singh]] who were only 9 and 6 years old at the hands of Wazir Khan, Mughal Governor of [[Sirhind]], when the young Sahibzades would not convert to Islam. | ||
Mata Jitoji left this world at Anandpur on 5 December 1700, years before the martyrdom of her sons or the events leading to the battle of Chamkaur. The cremation took place at Agampura, near the Holgarh Fort. A memorial shrine now stands upon the spot. | Mata Jitoji left this world at Anandpur on 5 December 1700, years before the martyrdom of her sons or the events leading to the [[battle of Chamkaur]]. The cremation took place at [[Agampura]], near the [[Holgarh Fort]]. A memorial shrine now stands upon the spot. | ||
==Claims by Modern Sikhs== | ==Claims by Modern Sikhs== | ||
But still some modern Sikhs claims that Guru Gobind Singh have only one marriage and mata Jito and mata sundri both are same. They give the reason that mata gujar kaur gave mata jito with name sundri as she was very beautiful and this was tradition of punjab, but if it was so why such great PUNJABI historians didn't wrote these facts or should we say were they so illiterate of punjabi culture? they wrote huge granths and don't know about punjabi culture? | But still some modern Sikhs claims that Guru Gobind Singh have only one marriage and mata Jito and mata sundri both are same. They give the reason that mata gujar kaur gave mata jito with name sundri as she was very beautiful and this was tradition of punjab, but if it was so why such great PUNJABI historians didn't wrote these facts or should we say were they so illiterate of punjabi culture? they wrote huge granths and don't know about punjabi culture? | ||
The sources which refers Mata Jito and Mata Sundri are seperate personalities are [[Gur Partap Suraj Granth]] by [[Bhai Santokh Singh]], [[Twarikh Guru khalsa]] [[Giani Gian Singh]], Bansavalinama Dasan patshahiyan Ka by [[Kesar Singh Chibber]], [[Mahankosh]] By [[Kahn Singh Nabha]], Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Harbas Singh of Patiala University, Memorial related to marriage at Guru ka Lahore, Memorial Related to Death at Anandpur. | |||
[[Image:Gurudwara_Mata_jito_ji.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Place where last rites were performed]] | |||
There's gurdwara sahib called Gurdwara mata Jito Ji at anandpur where last rites of mata ji was performed and Mata sahib Kaur ji last rites were performed at Gurdwara bala Sahib Delhi. Mata Sundri's last rights were performed in Delhi. | There's gurdwara sahib called Gurdwara mata Jito Ji at anandpur where last rites of mata ji was performed and Mata sahib Kaur ji last rites were performed at Gurdwara bala Sahib Delhi. Mata Sundri's last rights were performed in Delhi. | ||
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| Mata Ajeet Kaur | |
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| Full Name : | Ajeet Kaur, Jeeto, Jito |
| Birth : | 1673, Lahore |
| Parents : | Bhai Harjas |
| Spouse : | Guru Gobind Singh |
| Children : | Ajit Singh, Jujhar Singh, Zorawar Singh, Fateh Singh |
| Death : | 5 Dec, 1700, Anandpur Sahib |
Mata Jito, also called Mata Jeet kaur was first wife of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. She was the daughter of Bhai Harijas, a Subhikkhi Khatri of Lahore. The betrothal had taken place in 1673. The father-in-law had desired that the bridegroom should come at the head of a marriage party to Lahore where the ceremony should be performed with due dignity.
The fateful events leading to the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur intervened, and in the changed circumstances it was not possible for the young Guru to go to Lahore. Therefore a temporary encampment was raised near the village of Basantgarh, 10 km north of Anandpur, and named Guru ka Lahore where the nuptials were held on 23 Har 1734 Bk/21 June 1677.
On 30th March 1699, Guru Gobind Singh created Khalsa at Anandpur. He declared that this Khalsa will be both Saints as well as Soldiers. When Gobind Singh was preparing amrit (nectar) for initiating the Khalsa, on this occasion , stirring clean water in an iron bowl with a Khanda or double-edged sword, Mata Jitoji, as the tradition goes, came with sugar crystals which were dropped into the vessel at the Guru's bidding. Sweetness was thus added to the alchemy of steel. Mata Jito ji was the first Khalsa Woman.
Three sons were born to Mata Jito ji — Jujhar Singh (14March 1691), Zorawar Singh (17 November 1696) and Fateh Singh (25 February 1699). Mata Jito Ji raised her three sons on the martyrdom tales of their grandfather Guru Tegh Bahadur and great great grandfather Guru Arjan Dev ji. She told them a Sikh never runs from a battle field. It was because of her teachings that all her three sons attained Martyrdom Jujhar Singh when was only 15 years old fighting with Mughals at Chamkaur, Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh who were only 9 and 6 years old at the hands of Wazir Khan, Mughal Governor of Sirhind, when the young Sahibzades would not convert to Islam.
Mata Jitoji left this world at Anandpur on 5 December 1700, years before the martyrdom of her sons or the events leading to the battle of Chamkaur. The cremation took place at Agampura, near the Holgarh Fort. A memorial shrine now stands upon the spot.
Claims by Modern Sikhs
But still some modern Sikhs claims that Guru Gobind Singh have only one marriage and mata Jito and mata sundri both are same. They give the reason that mata gujar kaur gave mata jito with name sundri as she was very beautiful and this was tradition of punjab, but if it was so why such great PUNJABI historians didn't wrote these facts or should we say were they so illiterate of punjabi culture? they wrote huge granths and don't know about punjabi culture?
The sources which refers Mata Jito and Mata Sundri are seperate personalities are Gur Partap Suraj Granth by Bhai Santokh Singh, Twarikh Guru khalsa Giani Gian Singh, Bansavalinama Dasan patshahiyan Ka by Kesar Singh Chibber, Mahankosh By Kahn Singh Nabha, Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Harbas Singh of Patiala University, Memorial related to marriage at Guru ka Lahore, Memorial Related to Death at Anandpur.
There's gurdwara sahib called Gurdwara mata Jito Ji at anandpur where last rites of mata ji was performed and Mata sahib Kaur ji last rites were performed at Gurdwara bala Sahib Delhi. Mata Sundri's last rights were performed in Delhi.
References
- Gur Partap Suraj granth by bhai Santokh Singh
- Twarikh Guru khalsa Giani Gian Singh
- Bansavalinama Dasan patshahiyan Ka by Kesar Singh Chibber
- Mahankosh By Kahn Singh nabha
- Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Harbas Singh of Patiala University
- Memorial related to marriage at Guru ka Lahore
- Memorial Related to Death at Anandpur
- Gurdwara where Ajeet Kaur was cremated
