Mai Sukhan
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Mai Sukhan was the widow of late 18th century-early 19th century Sikh
leader Sardar Gulab Singh Bhangi,The Rulers of the Misl Were Jatt of Dhillon Clan who Had Ruled from (1716-1810). Mai Sukhan who gained renown in Punjab
for her military leadership.
Main Sukhan was a Powerful Sikh Ruler of the Punjab region famous through out the Punjab.
In 1802, when the forces of the powerful Lahore
-based Sikh emperor Ranjit Singh
were in the midst of conquest of the holy city of Amritsar
, the band of defenders under the command of Mai Sukhan Dhillon held them off for a considerable period of time.
She had a Son named Gurdit Singh Dhillon.
Sikh
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. It primarily originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term शिष्य , meaning "disciple, student" or शिक्ष , meaning "instruction"...
leader Sardar Gulab Singh Bhangi,The Rulers of the Misl Were Jatt of Dhillon Clan who Had Ruled from (1716-1810). Mai Sukhan who gained renown in Punjab
Punjab region
The Punjab , also spelled Panjab |water]]s"), is a geographical region straddling the border between Pakistan and India which includes Punjab province in Pakistan and the states of the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and some northern parts of the National Capital Territory of Delhi...
for her military leadership.
Main Sukhan was a Powerful Sikh Ruler of the Punjab region famous through out the Punjab.
In 1802, when the forces of the powerful Lahore
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
-based Sikh emperor Ranjit Singh
Ranjit Singh
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji was the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire.-Early life:...
were in the midst of conquest of the holy city of Amritsar
Amritsar
Amritsar is a city in the northern part of India and is the administrative headquarters of Amritsar district in the state of Punjab, India. The 2001 Indian census reported the population of the city to be over 1,500,000, with that of the entire district numbering 3,695,077...
, the band of defenders under the command of Mai Sukhan Dhillon held them off for a considerable period of time.
She had a Son named Gurdit Singh Dhillon.
External links
- http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/warriors/sikh_women_in_state.html "Sikh Women in State Affairs", URL accessed 09/02/06]
- http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/Womeninpower1800.htm "Women in Power 1800-1840", URL accessed 09/02/06]