Mata Kaulan

Mata Kaulan(ਕੌਲਾਂ) is believed to be a spiritual woman who lived during time of Guru Hargobind Sahib, 6th Guru of Sikhs. Kaulan means the one who is Living in abode of Lotus. There is dispute over historians regarding Mata Kaulan and her relation with Guru Hargobind. Some scholars believed it to be wife of Guru Har Gobind, where others say her to be his servant. But scholars hold common viewpoint that she was a true disciple of Guru Hargobind and spend her life under directions of Guru. A viewpoint also existed that Kaulan is a mythical woman and story to be created during Maharaja Ranjit Singh regime to annoy Muslims.