Shiromani Bhagat Jamala Singh Nanua
    He was a Saini of  unmatched qualities . He was the spitual leader of Bhai Kanahia , who inturn furthur started "Seva Panthi " mission . He wrote his own Saini Bani's . As a darbari kavi his poetry left an inprint on the poetry style of  Bulhe Shah . As a baptished Sikh of 10 th guru he was named Jamala Singh Nanuan. As a great warrior  his service was equal to his contempraries, Bhai Bachitar Singh , Bhai Jaita , Bhai Sangat Singh & Mai Bhago .

 

    Bhagat Nanuan was a great Saini of the 17th century . Throughout his life he rendered his valuable services to Sikh gurudom . He enjoyed the privilege of having close relationship with 8th , 9th & 10th Sikh Gurus . At the time of 8th Guru's death in Delhi , he arranged the cremation & later carried Guru ji's bone urn to Kiratpur Sahib .  From there along with Guru's family members he reached Baba Bakala as indicated by the 8th guru . After the cremation ceremony  of 9th guru,. he remained in the company of his master on various teaching missions . At the time of the last voyage of Guru Tej Bahudar ji to Delhi , he acompanied the .... party . After the martydom of the Guru & Sikhs, he arranged their cremation.  Later he carried Guru's severed head to Kiratpur Sahib .


    He sacrificed his life in the battle of Chamkaur Sahib . His son,  Darbar Singh  laid down his life in the battle of Agampur & another son Gharbara Singh was killed  in the battle of Muktsar . His great grandson Kavi Jai Singh Saini had the priveledge of being 'Darbari Kavi' at the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh & Maharaja Karam Singh of Patiala.    

 by Prof. Surjit Singh Nanua
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