Mai Bhago: The Warrior Full of Good Fortune

Rebel Girls

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

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🗓️ 21 October 2025

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

Mai Bhago was a Sikh woman warrior who led an army of 40 men in a fight for justice during the early 1700s. During a time of brewing conflict between the Mughal Empire and the Sikh Faith, Mai Bhago maintained her unwavering faith in Sikhism. Her legacy lives on through the Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute for Girls. Tune in to learn more about Mai Bhago’s bravery! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was narrated by Ajuni. It was produced by Rebecca Chaisson and directed by Ashton Carter, with sound design and mixing by Carter Wogahn. The story was written by Rebecca Chaisson and edited by Haley Dapkus. Fact checking by Danielle Roth and Sam Gebauer. Haley Dapkus was our senior producer. Our executive producers were Anjelika Temple and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team, who make this podcast possible! Until next time, stay rebel!

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0:00.0	The bags have been packed.
0:12.0	The swords have been sharpened.
0:15.0	The horses have been saddled.
0:18.0	The group of 41 was almost ready to set out.
0:22.6	40 men and one woman.
0:26.6	That woman's name was Mai Pago and today she's in charge.
0:32.6	She's rallied the men gathered here together.
0:36.6	Now it was time for her to lead them into battle.
0:41.3	She waved to the soldiers as they mounted their horses, getting ready to ride.
0:48.3	As she settled into her own saddle, she turned her spear in her hand, almost without thinking about it.
0:57.9	She's carried it for so long now, it's almost a part of her.
1:03.9	A winter wind blew through the air.
1:07.2	Luckily, Maipago didn't have to worry about her long hair blowing in her eyes.
1:13.6	She kept it bound up inside a Keske or small turban, just like the mills.
1:21.6	She and her group were proud Sikhs, followers of the teachings of the Guru, teachings of equality, justice,
1:32.2	and community.
1:34.6	The word Sikh means disciple or student.
1:39.4	The principles of Sikhism have guided Maipago throughout her life.
1:45.0	And they were guiding her in this important moment too.
1:50.0	Their guru and their way of life were under attack.
1:55.0	But Maipago wouldn't go down without a fight.
1:59.0	Maipago assessed her 40 men on horseback.
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