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Mata Bibi Bhani | |
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ਬੀਬੀ ਭਾਨੀ | |
 18th century painting of Bibi Bhani, commissioned by her descendants | |
| Personal | |
| Born | 19 January 1535 Basarke Gillan |
| Died | 9 April 1598 Goindval |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Spouse | Bhai Jetha (whom later became Guru Ram Das) |
| Children | Prithi Chand Mahadev Guru Arjan |
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| Known for | Head leader of the Piri system |
| Relatives | Bibi Dani (elder sister) Bhai Mohan and Bhai Mohri (brothers) |
Bibi Bhani (Gurmukhi: ਬੀਬੀ ਭਾਨੀ; January 19, 1535 – April 9, 1598), also known as Mata Bhani (Gurmukhi: ਮਾਤਾ ਭਾਨੀ), was the daughter of Guru Amar Das, the third Sikh Guru.[1][2][3] She played a central role in the history of Sikhism and is one of the four consorts bestowed with the title of Guru-Mahal.[4]
- ^ The encyclopaedia of Sikhism. Vol. 1. Harbans Singh. Patiala: Punjabi University. 1992–1998. p. 346. ISBN 0-8364-2883-8. OCLC 29703420.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Singh, Harjeet (2009). Faith & Philosophy of Sikhism. Indian religions series. Vol. 4. Kaplaz Publications. pp. 162–163. ISBN 9788178357218.
- ^ Kaur, Tajinderpal; Gill, M.K. (1992). "8. Bibi Bhani". The Guru Consorts. Radha Publications. pp. 74–88. ISBN 9788185484112.
- ^ Gill, Mahinder Kaur (1992). The Guru Consorts. Radha Publications. p. 120. ISBN 9788185484112.
Mata Bhani, Mata Ganga, Mata Kishan Kaur and Mata Gujri, are the four consorts who were honoured as the Guru Mahals.