Rise of Sikh Power
However, the Sikhs remained a source of trouble for the Mughal Kingdom throughout the late 18th century. Baghel Singh led the Sikhs all the way to Delhi and in 1783 plundered the imperial capital, a move that alarmed the British as well as the Marhattas. The 1783 plunder of Delhi under the army of Ghulam Qadir (the leader of the Indian Afghans) announced to the world that the Sikhs had arrived.
Despite the treaty with the Marathas, the same Sikhs of Malwa very quickly joined the British in the second Anglo Maratha war of 1803-1805.
Baghel Singh and the Mughal Emperor entered into an agreement that 12.5% of the octroi of Delhi would be regularly sent to him. In return, he would ensure that the Sikhs did not attack the capital again.
Baba Baghel Singh 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
Baba Baghel Singh died around 1802 at Hariana, near Hoshiarpur.
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