Datar Kaur

Maharani Datar Kaur (died 1838) was the second wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and daughter of Sardar Ran Singh Nakai The Third Ruler of Nakai Misl One of the 12 Sikh Kingdoms in Punjab Nakai Sardars ruled Countryside of Kasur District and Around Khem Karan and the Sister of Sardar Bhagwan Singh and Sardar Gyan Singh. Originally named Raj Kaur, she changed her name to Datar Kaur as Ranjit Singh’s mother was also named Raj Kaur. She was married to the Maharaja in 1798 who lovingly addressed her as Mal Nakain. In 1801, she gave birth to Kharak Singh, the eldest son and heir apparent of Ranjit Singh. She took active interest in the affairs of the State and accompanied her son when he was sent out on an expedition to Multan (30°11'N 71°29'E) in 1818. She died on 20 June 1838. Her Grandson Was the Famous Maharaja Nau Nihal Singh (1839-40) of The Country of Punjab.

See also

• Misl
• Misl Nakai
• Ranjit Singh
• Sikh Empire

References

• Suri, Sohan Lal, Umddt ut-Twdrikh. Lahore, 1885-89.
• Ganda Singh, ed., Maharaja Ranjit Singh (First Death Centenary Memorial Volume).

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