Thread: The end of Govind Singh---his rank in Mughal army, his wealth at time of death
As is well known, Govind Singh wrote many letters to Aurangzeb asking to meet. However as he was on his way to Deccan, Aurang died (1707AD).
As is well known, Govind Singh wrote many letters to Aurangzeb asking to meet. However as he was on his way to Deccan, Aurang died (1707AD).
Govind then continued, and joined the (2nd) successor of Aurang: Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah.
He received a small rank in the Mughal army, commensurate with leader of merely 200 soldiers (junior platoon leader level rank).
He received a small rank in the Mughal army, commensurate with leader of merely 200 soldiers (junior platoon leader level rank).
Sikhs even earlier were in habit of giving highly exaggerated accounts of him, which were politely laughed at by serious British historians, see the last highlighted parts of the first passage.
He finally died, still in Mughal service and employment, at this low rank of platoon leader etc.
But here is something: when he died, he was VERY RICH! His wealth is noted by emperor.
But here is something: when he died, he was VERY RICH! His wealth is noted by emperor.
So in conclusion:
Govind Singh finally got his dream job---a small rank officer in Mughal army
He died rich! Where did he get all that money? I told you Sikh gurus had been milking money since time of Arjun (5th guru). This "guruship" was a money making scam from illiterate H's
Govind Singh finally got his dream job---a small rank officer in Mughal army
He died rich! Where did he get all that money? I told you Sikh gurus had been milking money since time of Arjun (5th guru). This "guruship" was a money making scam from illiterate H's
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