16th century Vaijnath/Baijnath/Baiju Bavara was one of greatest musician & singer of India. It is believed that he was Nagar/Brahmin of north Gujarat.He settled in Champaner & became royal musician in court of Gujarat Sultan Bahadurshah.Baiju became friend of Sultan Bahadurshah.
In 1535 AD Baiju was in Malwa capital Mandu with Gujarat Sultan Bahadurshah. When Delhi Mughal ruler Humayun attacked Mandu,Bahadurshah fled away but Baiju stayed in Mandu. Humayun won fort & ordered mass killings of people.He wore red clothes to indicate mass killings & anger.
In 1535 a Mughal soldier caught Baiju & he was about to kill Hindu Baiju. He asked soldier to take him to Humayun & assured him the gift of gold. So soldier took him to Humayun who was in anger.Baiju sang a Persian song with Persian music.Humayun became calm hearing song & music.
In 1535 Delhi ruler Humayun became calm by hearing song & music of Baiju.He wore green clothes & ordered to stop killing of innocent people of Mandu.He pleased & gave his personal arrow holder with a horse to Baiju & asked his wish.Baiju requested to free his family. It was done.
In 1535 Baiju became a favourite courtier of Mughal ruler Humayun. One day Baiju left Humayun secretly.Humayun became sad on his departure.Baiju went to his master & friend Gujarat Sultan Bahadurshah who overjoyed on his return.He said,'Now my sorrow is ended on Baiju's return..'
Enjoy the famous old Hindi classical movie "Baiju Bawra" (1952). It story is fictitious & imaginary and differs from history. via @YouTube
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