Moti Ram Mehra
Hindu disciple
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Baba Moti Ram Mehra (fl. late 17th – early 18th century) was a devoted disciple of Guru Gobind Singh who, disregarding the risk to his own life, managed to enter the Thanda Burj and serve milk to Mata Gujri, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, the sons of Guru Gobind Singh for three nights, where they were kept under arrest by the Mughal Governor of Sirhind, Wazir Khan.[1][2]
Baba Moti Ram Mehra | |
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Execution of Baba Moti Ram and his family. | |
| Died | 1704 Sirhind Sarkar, Delhi Subah, Mughal Empire |
| Cause of death | Execution by crushing |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Sikhism / Hinduism |
Biography
Baba Moti Ram was born into a Hindu family. His parents were Bholi and Hariya Ram. His uncle was Bhai Himmat Singh, a member of 1st Panj Pyare. He used to serve pilgrims (Sikhs and Hindus) on their way to Anandpur Sahib and back to their homes. They used to rest at Baba Moti Ram's mud house where his mother and wife used to prepare food for these pilgrims.[3]
On 27 December 1704, the Sahibzadas were martyred, and Mata Gujri also died. He arranged sandal wood for their cremation. Someone told the Nawab that his servant had served those prisoners with milk and water. Nawab Wazir Khan ordered the arrest of Baba Moti Ram Mehra, his mother, wife, and son. He did not conceal his act and boldly told the Nawab that it was his pious duty to serve the imprisoned children and their grandmother. Hence Baba Moti Ram Mehra, along with his family, was sentenced to death by being squeezed in a Kohlu (oil press). His sacrifice was first sermonized by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.
Memorial Gurdwara and gate
- The Gurudwara in the memory of Baba Moti Ram is situated at a short distance from Gurudwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib at Bassi Road, Opp. Roza Sharif, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib. It was constructed by the Amar Shaheed Baba Moti Ram Mehra Charitable Trust.[4]