Ranjit Singh - Wikipedia
WEBRanjit 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.
Sikh Empire - Wikipedia
WEBThe Sikh Empire was a regional power based in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. [ 7 ] It existed from 1799, when Maharaja Ranjit Singh captured Lahore, to 1849, when it was defeated and conquered by the British East India Company in the Second Anglo-Sikh War.
Ranjit Singh | Maharaja, Biography, Family, & History
WEBRanjit 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.
List of battles involving the Sikh Empire - Wikipedia
WEBThe Sikh Empire (1799 – 1849 CE) was established by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Throughout its history, it fought various adversaries including the Durrani Empire of Afghanistan and the British East India Company.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.
WEBDec 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.
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WEBMar 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. Published: March 4, 2020 at 9:55 AM.
Sikh Empire - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBThe Sikh Empire was an empire based in the Punjab region. [1] It lasted from 1799, when Maharaja Ranjit Singh captured Lahore, until 1849, when the British East India Company defeated it in the Second Anglo-Sikh War.
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WEBNov 13, 2018 · Maharaja Ranjit Singh is well-known for the golden beautification of the Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara in Amritsar, famously known as the Golden Temple. He is also known as the Sher-e-Punjab (Lion of Punjab) for his bravery and is respected as one of the most revered heroes in the Indian history.
Why Did The Sikh Empire Fall? | HistoryExtra
WEBSep 28, 2020 · The end of the mighty empire in the 1840s has long been attributed to the death of its brilliant leader, Ranjit Singh, a few years earlier. But the truth is far messier. Priya Atwal reveals how miscalculation, misogyny and British ruthlessness sealed the fate of the Indian powerhouse. Listen to this article:
Maharaja Ranjit Singh - Cultural India
WEBJul 27, 2018 · Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the king of the Sikh Empire. Let’s have a look at his life history, including his childhood, rise to power, and the Sikh Empire.
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