Bhai Mati Das
Bhai Mati Das, a Brahmin, was a disciple of Tegh Bahadur, who according to sikh traditions was executed by Mughal emparor Aurangzeb.[1] Bhai Mati Das was a Mohyal Brahman of village Kariala in Jehlam district, about 10 kilometres from Chakwal on the road to Katas Raj. Mati Das was the son of Hira Nand who was a great hindu warrior. had fought in many battles.
Execution
According to various oral accounts, Mati Das was executed on the order of Mughal emparor Aurangzeb. Traditional Sikh sources state that he was executed because he refused to convert to Islam.[2]
There are no wrriten account of his execution. Mughal empire records from 17th century explain his death as punishment for challenging the authority.[1]
Bhai Mati Das' legacy
He is regarded as a great martyr by the Sikh Nation.[3] The date of his martyrdom, is celebrated in certain parts of South Asia as a public holiday.[37][38][39]
See also
References
- ^ a b "The Hindu: Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom". thehindu.com. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ Glener, Doug; Komaragiri, Sarat (2002-11-12). Wisdom's Blossoms: Tales of the Saints of India. Shambhala Publications. ISBN 9780834829381. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "Bhai Mati Das Ji profile". searchsikhism.com. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
Sources
- Profile, searchsikhism.com; accessed 12 November 2016.
- Kartar Singh, Sikh History Book 5, Hemkunt Press, New Delhi, India
- Sikh martyrs
- Punjabi people
- History of Punjab
- People executed for refusing to convert to Islam
- Executed Sikh people
- People executed by the Mughal Empire
- People from Jhelum District
- 17th-century executions by India
- 1621 births
- 1675 deaths
- Victims of human rights abuses
- People executed by India by decapitation
- Persecution by Muslims