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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.
3 days ago · Ranjit Singh (born November 13, 1780, Budrukhan, or Gujranwala [now in Pakistan]—died June 27, 1839, Lahore [now in Pakistan]) was the founder and maharaja (1801–39) of the Sikh kingdom of the Punjab.
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.
10 April–20 October 2024. Admission charge. Members go free. ★★★★ 'a glorious show' - The Evening Standard. ★★★★ - The Times. Book your tickets today. Explore the life of the great Sikh leader Ranjit Singh (1780–1839) in our current major exhibition, Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King.
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.
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 , (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.
Feb 2, 2024 · Maharaja Ranjit Singh, known as "Sher-e-Punjab" (Lion of Punjab), was a prominent and revered leader in South Asia. He was born on November 13, 1780, in Gujranwala, now in Pakistan. Maharaja Ranjit Singh is best known for founding the Sikh Empire, which was centered in the Punjab region of South Asia.
Apr 11, 2024 · Born in what is now the Punjab region of Pakistan, Ranjit Singh was the son of the chief of a warring misl – or confederacy – in the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent. He endured smallpox – which left him blind in one eye – and being orphaned at an early age.
Dec 7, 2023 · Ranjit Singh, acknowledging British military prowess, upheld the Treaty of Amritsar throughout his life. His realistic and politically astute nature guided him, as he understood both his strengths and weaknesses.
