Foolabai

Foolabai (1664–1682), also known as Bhakt Shiromani Foolabai, was born in 1664 AD in the village Manjhwas, 20 km from Nagaur in Nagaur district. She took living samādhi in Manjhwas in 1682 AD.

Foolabai

According to the local folklore, Foolabai was a brave and strong woman devoted to God. She was well known for her devotion of God in the period of Badsah Aurangzeb's rule at Delhi. When Aurangzeb sent Rathore Raja Jaswant Singh to attack Kabul, a group of saints had come to the village Manjuwas. They had discussions on spiritual subjects with Foolabai and they were so impressed by her dedication and devotion, they became her followers. She was popular in folk songs in Marwar region.

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