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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.
Nov 13, 2018 · He was born on November 13, 1780 and passed away on June 27, 1839. Ranjit Singh first fought in a battle when he was only 10 years old, and at the age of 17, he failed the king of Afghanistan Zaman Shah Durrani's invasion of India.
Nov 13, 2019 · On 27 June 1839, Maharaja Ranjit Singh passed away in Lahore. For a man who began his military career as a 10-year-old, and became emperor at 21, Ranjit Singh’s achievements are...
Mar 14, 2020 · Maharaja Ranjit Singh was a great king but he was also the most humble person. As per a number of historical sources, he lived a very simple life. There are several anecdotes.
Jul 6, 2022 · He had married twice but none of his children are alive, thus perished the great Sikh Empire of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Sher-e-Punjab.
Jan 12, 2023 · Leadership that sways people even now. Scholars have acknowledged Maharaja Ranjit Singh's wisdom in abolishing the death penalty in the initial 19th century.
Feb 2, 2024 · Sohan Lal Suri's account highlights Ranjit Singh's bravery and resilience from a young age, foreshadowing his future as a formidable military leader and the founder of the Sikh Empire. In 1795, at age 15, Maharaja Ranjit Singh entered into matrimony with Mehtab Kaur.
Mar 4, 2020 · Died: 27 June 1839 in Lahore (modern Pakistan) Reigned: Misalder (chief) of Sukerchakia Misl from 1792 to 1801, and as first and founding Maharaja of the Sikh empire for 38 years from 1801 to his death in 1839. Coronation: Proclaimed himself Maharaja of the Sikh empire on 12 April 1801 after his conquest of Lahore.
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.
