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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.
Jul 3, 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.
He's the greatest world leader of all time according to a recent BBC poll. This is the story of the 19th-century ruler who started the Sikh kingdom. 👑.
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.
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.
Jan 12, 2023 · According to a BBC survey, Maharaja Ranjit Singh has been named the ‘greatest world leader’. The editor of BBC World Histories Magazine, Matt Elton wrote, ‘Ranjit Singh’s overwhelming success in our poll suggests that the qualities of his leadership continue to inspire people around the world in the 21st century. Five thousand scholars ...
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
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.
2 days ago · Revati MannJuly 17, 2024. We are delighted that the magnificent golden throne of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780 – 1839) of Punjab is the centrepiece of the exhibition Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King at the Wallace Collection from 10 April – 20 October 2024. The intricately designed and exquisitely decorated octagonal throne with rounded back ...
