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

    Ranjit Singh (13 November 1780 – 27 June 1839) was the founder and first maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling from 1801 until his death in 1839. He 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.

  2. www.britannica.com › Ranjit-Singh-Sikh-maharajaRanjit Singh | Maharaja, Biography, Family, & History

    Quick Facts. Also spelled: Runjit Singh. Byname: Lion of the Punjab. Born: November 13, 1780, Budrukhan, or Gujranwala [now in Pakistan] Died: June 27, 1839, Lahore [now in Pakistan] (aged 58) Role In: First Anglo-Afghan War. Treaty of Amritsar.

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  4. swarajyamag.com › culture › in-search-of-ranjitRemembering Maharaja Ranjit Singh: His Legacy Continues To ...

    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...

  5. www.indiatoday.in › education-today › gk-current18 facts on Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh empire founder ...

    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.

  6. www.firstpost.com › india › maharaja-ranjit-singhMaharaja Ranjit Singh Death Anniversary: Facts about the icon ...

    Jun 27, 2021 · On the occasion of his death anniversary, here are a few facts about the iconic leader who led Sikh Empire: Ranjit Singh was born on 13 November in the year 1780 in Gujranwala, a region of Punjab (now in Pakistan). At the young age of 10, he fought in a battle with bravery and valour.

  7. www.tribuneindia.com › news › punjabMaharaja Ranjit Singh: A reign still remembered - The Tribune

    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.

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  9. www.historyextra.com › period › georgianWho was Maharaja Ranjit Singh? - HistoryExtra

    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.