Gora Dhay (Hindi: गोरां धाय) (1646–1704) was from the Royal Kingdom of Marwar. She is known for her great sacrifice to safeguard Kingdom's successor Ajit Singh from getting killed by the enemies.[1] The present government of the state of Rajasthan has launched a foster mother scheme by her name to acknowledge her sacrifice and devotion.[2]
Early life
She was born on 4 June 1646 and her maiden name was Gora Tak. Gora Dhay was the wife of Manohar Gopi Gehlot from the Mandor area of Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
History
It is said that Maharaja Ajit Singh was born in 1679 and before that, his father Maharaja Jaswant Singh had died. Due to absence of successor of Royal Kingdom of Marwar, the same was annexed by Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb, with an intention to either kill or convert Ajit Singh, put a condition that the upbringing of Ajit Singh will be done at Delhi. Gora Dhay wisely took the custody of Ajit Singh, and replaced him with her own son, who was later killed.[3]
References
- ↑ "गोरा धाय के बलिदान से बचा था मारवाड़ का 'अजीत'". Dainik Bhaskar (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ↑ "बलिदानों की भूमि राजस्थान:गोरां धाय, बलिदानी मां; जिसने मारवाड़ का राजवंश बचाने के लिए दूध पीते बेटे को औरंगजेब की तलवारों के पहरे में सुला दिया". Dainik Bhaskar (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 29 August 2021.
- ↑ "गोरां धाय ने अपने बेटे की बलि देकर अजित सिंह को औरंगजेब से बचाया था, अब गहलोत सरकार ने किया याद". Aaj Tak (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 29 August 2021.
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