Baloch women play a major role in Balochi literature, especially in terms of commitment, protection of their nation's dignity and integrity. The Chausa War of 1539 between Mughal Emperor Humayun and Sher Shah Suri reflects a clear picture of the commitment and courage of the women of Baloch.
Banadi Baloch plays a
heroic role in history, which raised his sword on the battlefield as the men
retreated. Banadi was the sister of Mir Chakar Khan Rind, a 15th-century
official of the Rind tribe and head of the first Baloch tribal treaty. After a
30-year civil war between the Rind and Lashar tribes, he moved to Multan, where
the Portuguese emperor Humayun offered him S land in the Sahewal region of the
Punjab. When Sheer Shah Suri defeated Humayun in the battle of Kanooj
(1539-40), these territories were captured in Chakari. After that, she moved to
Kohistan in Marri, Balochistan. In 1555, in retaliation for Humayun, Chachar's
son Mir Shadad, and his 18 sons and 40,000 men, took part in the battle of
Delhi in support of the Mughals against the Suries.
In the battle to capture
Delhi, Banadi played a memorable role in the legends. Going back to the
battlefield is considered a disgrace to the Baloch culture, which is why Banadi
Baloch (Mir Chakkar Khan Rind's sister) enters. He broke his belts as a symbol
of the struggle to stay forever and raised his sword as he failed to endure the
humiliation of the Baloch men who retreated. She decided to face the Syrian
army alone. This bravery attracted the forgotten Baloch army and rekindled
their emotions.
Her bravery made men
realize their strengths and encouraged them to move forward on the battlefield
with great vigor and enthusiasm. Soon after their victory flag hovered over the
blood of the Suries. Success in defeating Delhi would not have been possible
without the exemplary courage of Banadi. Not only does she arouse the curiosity
of her friends but she also participates in the war itself. With a sword in her
hand and a determination in her heart, she leads the battle forward. There
comes a moment when she meets Sheer Shah Suri herself. It was no coincidence
that Sher Shah saw Banadi in front of him, wielding a sword that was dripping
with blood and killing many of his men as he made his way to his fortress. At
that point, he warned her to go back as the women were not ready to be heirs.
However, Banadi boldly
replied, "You would think that women are the ones who live at home, are
busy decorating themselves and involving their husbands, and that is not the
case!" Banadi thus proved that the patriarchal attitude of the Baloch
community was wrong by showing that women were not weak or inferior. Her role
not only represents individual women's heroism, but also demonstrates the
strength, courage and contributions of Baloch women as a whole. Her involvement
in the war gave impetus to the Baloch army, which returned to the battlefield
and burned with rage and ambition to defeat the enemy. The amazing stature of
Banadi will always serve as a reminder of what women can do miracles, whenever
they are thought of as weaker Gender.
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