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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Moran_SarkarMoran Sarkar - Wikipedia

    Moran Sarkar (c. 1781 –1862) was an Indian queen, the wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Empire. She was a nautch girl before she became a queen. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was supposedly punished by flogging by Akali Phula Singh for marrying her in 1806. [3]

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  3. www.timesnownews.com › lifestyle › peopleLove Interrupted: Maharaja Ranjit Singh And Moran Sarkar's ...

    Feb 24, 2024 · Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the first ruler of the Sikh empire, married Moran Sarkar, a Muslim dancer, in the early 19th century. Despite facing opposition from both communities, he persisted and built a mosque for her in Lahore.

  4. www.indiatoday.in › history-of-it › storyThe story of Heera Mandi: A maharaja, a tawaif and an area ...

    May 10, 2024 · While there were strategic reasons why Maharaja Ranjit Singh shifted his capital to Lahore, he stayed and operated from the area till his death, partly because of his love for a courtesan -- Moran Sarkar. Here's the story of Heera Mandi, how it evolved under the rule of the Sikh Maharaja and how it got its current name.

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  6. www.peepultree.world › livehistoryindia › storyMoran: Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Beloved - PeepulTree

    Feb 18, 2019 · Moran Sarkar was a nautch girl from Kashmir who married Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1802. She was a confidant, advisor and administrator to the Sikh empire builder, and built a mosque and a bridge in Lahore.

  7. thepositivediary.com › titlethe-tale-of-heeraThe Tale of Heera Mandi: From Shahi Mohallah to the Heart of ...

    May 28, 2024 · The Maharaja’s love story with a tawaif named Moran Sarkar is a testament to the area’s rich cultural tapestry. Here’s the epic story of Heera Mandi, tracing its journey from royal courts to its present-day reputation.

  8. www.thisday.app › story › the-tawaif-who-stole-aThe tawaif who stole a maharaja’s heart - thisday.app

    Ranjit Singh, the young leader of the Sikhs, who was soon destined to be a king, was solely focused on his mission to build an empire for his people. He had no time for love or affection. That was until his eyes fell on the beautiful dancing girl, Moran Sarkar.

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  10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ranjit_SinghRanjit Singh - Wikipedia

    In 1802, Ranjit Singh married Moran Sarkar, a Muslim nautch girl. This action, and other non-Sikh activities of the Maharaja, upset orthodox Sikhs, including the Nihangs, whose leader Akali Phula Singh was the Jathedar of the Akal Takht.