Datar Kaur

Who was Datar Kaur?

Maharani Datar Kaur, the daughter of Sardar Ran Singh Nakai, the third ruler of Nakai Misl of Baherwal, was the second wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Originally named Raj Kaur, she changed her name to Datar Kaur as Raj Kaur was also the name of a mother of Ranjit Singh. She was married to the Maharaja in 1798 who lovingly addressed her as Mai Nakain. In 1802, she gave birth to Kharak Singh, the eldest son and heir apparent of Ranjit Singh. She took an active interest in the affairs of the State and accompanied her son when he was sent out on an expedition to Multan in 1818. She died on 20 June 1838. Her grandson was Maharaja Nau Nihal Singh.