Mai Bhago

Mai Bhago
Mai Bhago in-battle, from a mural depicting the Battle of Muktsar (also known as the 'Battle of Khidrana') from Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai, circa 19th century (no longer extant)
Born1670 (1670)
Chabhal Kalan, Punjab
Died1720 (aged 49–50)
Nanded, Maharastra
SpouseBhai Nidhan Singh of Patti
FatherBhai Malo Shah
ReligionSikhism

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 (Chali Mukte) who abandoned Guru Gobind Singh at the siege of Anandpur Sahib and bringing them back to fight.

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