Baghel Singh Dhaliwal
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Baron Baghel Singh Dhaliwal (1730? - 1802) was an important military general in turbulent times of Eighteenth century Punjab. He was born in village Jhabal, about 20 km outside of Amritsar city and grew up to become leader of the KarorSinghia Sikh fighting order or Misl. Several dozen Misls had sprung up in country side, which filled the power vacuum after decline of once formidable Mughal Empire.
After establishing his military grip over Punjab, Baghel Singh Dhaliwal took control of trans-Yamuna territories like Meerut, Saharanpur, Shahdra and Awadh. In March 1776, Baghel Singh's forces defeated imperial Army of Mughal emperor, Shah Alam II near Muzaffarnagar. in 1778, Baghel Singh's forces defeated estimated 100,000 strong Mughal army in battle of Ghanaur, near Patiala city [1]. Baghel Singh established an octroi post in Chandni Chowk outside the Red Fort in Mughal capital Delhi in March 1783.
Baghel Singh Dhaliwal is credited with establishment of following Gurudwaras or Sikh Temples in Delhi:
- Gurdwara Mata Sundri.
- Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi.
- Gurdwara Bala Sahib, Delhi.
- Gurdwara Rakab Ganj, Delhi.
- Gurdwara Sis Ganj, Delhi.
- Gurdwara Moti Bagh, Delhi.
- Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tilla, Delhi.
Baghel Singh Dhaliwal died around 1802 at Hariana, near Hoshiarpur.
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