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Ranjit Singh (13 November 1780 – 27 June 1839), [4] popularly known as Sher-e-Punjab or "Lion of Punjab", was the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, which ruled the northwest Indian subcontinent in the early half of the 19th century. He survived smallpox in infancy but lost sight in his left eye.
The Fakir brothers were trusted personal advisors and assistants as well as close friends to Ranjit Singh, particularly Fakir Azizuddin, who would serve in the positions of foreign minister of the empire and translator for the maharaja, and played important roles in such important events as the negotiations with the British, during which he ...
Jun 23, 2024 · Ranjit Singh, founder and maharaja (1801–39) of the Sikh kingdom of the Punjab. After becoming preeminent among the clans of the Sikh confederacy, he captured Lahore in 1799 and expanded his dominion across the Punjab.
Dec 27, 2023 · Maharajah Ranjit Singh Sandhawalia (November 13, 1780 - June 27, 1839), also known as " Sher-e-Punjab " (" The Lion of Punjab "), became the first Sikh Emperor after uniting the 11 Sikh Kingdoms of Punjab on the foundations of the Khalsa and under the banner of Sarkar-i-Khalsa, from 1799-1839.
RANJIT SINGH (1780-1839), Maharaja of the Punjab, popularly called Sheri Punjab, i.e. the Lion of the Punjab, was the most colourful, the most powerful and yet the most endearing figure in the history of the Sikhs.
Ranjit Singh , (born Nov. 13, 1780, Budrukhan or Gujranwala, India—died June 27, 1839, Lahore), Founder and maharaja (1801–39) of the Sikh kingdom of the Punjab. He became chief of the Shukerchakias (a Sikh group located in what is now Pakistan) on the death of his father in 1792.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh, famously called ‘Sher-e-Panjab’ (Lion of Panjab) was known to be a fierce king who established a reign based on diversity and equality. He was born in the winter season of 1776 at Gujranwala (now in Pakistan). His parents were Sardar Mahan Singh Shukarchakia and Mai Raj Kaur.
Explore the life of the great Sikh leader Ranjit Singh (1780–1839) in the Wallace Collection's 2024 exhibition 'Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King'.
Mar 4, 2020 · Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780–1839), founder of the Sikh empire who forged a modern empire of toleration and who famously owned the Koh-i-Noor diamond, has been voted the greatest leader in world history in a poll by BBC World Histories Magazine
Jun 14, 2024 · Quick Reference. (1780–1839) Indian maharaja, founder of the Sikh state of Punjab. After succeeding his father as a Sikh ruler at the age of twelve, he seized Lahore from the Afghans in 1799 and proclaimed himself maharaja of Punjab in 1801.
