Khem Kaur Dhillon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Khem Kaur Dhillon |
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| Maharani of Sikh Empire | |
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| Born | 1805 Gujranwala, Sikh Empire |
| Died | Amritsar, British India |
| Spouse | Kharak Singh (m.1815-1840 his death 1840) |
| House | Sukerchakia (by marriage) |
| Father | Jodh Singh Dhillon Kalalwala |
Khem Kaur Dhillon (Gurmukhi: ਖੇਮ ਕੌਰ ਢਿੱਲੋਂ) was an important Sikh queen. She was the second wife of Maharaja Kharak Singh. Maharaja Kharak Singh was the second ruler, or Maharaja, of the powerful Sikh Empire.
Life of Khem Kaur Dhillon
Khem Kaur Dhillon was born in 1805. Her family was well-known in the Sikh Empire. Her father was Jodh Singh Dhillon Kalalwala. Her grandfather was Sahib Singh Dhillon.
In July 1815, when she was about 10 years old, Khem Kaur married Kharak Singh. Kharak Singh was the oldest son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire. Kharak Singh's mother was Maharani Datar Kaur.
Role in Conflict
Khem Kaur Dhillon played a part in important events during her time. In 1848, she helped the Khalsa Army. The Khalsa Army was the main army of the Sikh Empire. She helped them during a rebellion. Her brother, Gurdit Singh, and Chanda Singh also joined in this effort.
Because of her actions, the British government saw her as someone who was against them. This happened during the Second Anglo-Sikh War in 1849. As a result, her Jagirs were greatly reduced. A Jagir was a special piece of land given to important people. It came with the right to collect taxes from that land.
