Ranjit Singh - Wikipedia
Ranjit Singh (Punjabi: ਰਣਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ; Persian: رنجیت سنگھ; c. 13 November 1780 – 27 June 1839), born as Buddh Singh (Punjabi: ਬੁੱਧ ਸਿੰਘ), was the founder and first maharaja of the Sikh Empire, ruling …
Ranjit Singh | Maharaja, Biography, Family, & History | Britannica
Jan 2, 2026 · 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 …
Maharaja Ranjit Singh: Sikh Emperor who kept British at bay
Jun 27, 2025 · In the modern history of India, one of the most successful kings was Maharaja Ranjit Singh who had made Lahore (now in Pakistan) as his capital. He died young, aged only 58 but by …
Legendary goalkeeper Ranjit Das passes away at 94
22 hours ago · Legendary footballer Ranjit Das, one of Bangladesh’s greatest goalkeepers, passed away early this morning at a Sylhet city hospital following a cardiac arrest. He was 94. Das, a …
Meaning, origin and history of the name Ranjit
Oct 6, 2024 · Meaning & History From Sanskrit रञ्जित (rañjita) meaning "coloured, pleased, delighted". A famous bearer was Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), the founder of a Sikh kingdom that …
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Biography - Cultural India
Jul 27, 2018 · Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the king of the Sikh Empire, which was formed under his leadership and eventually emerged as major power in the Indian subcontinent. Popularly known as …
Maharaja Ranjit Singh: From Humble Origins to the Glory of Empire
Nov 14, 2025 · A brief overview of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's significance and impact on Sikh history and the Indian subcontinent. Maharaja Ranjit Singh, known as "Sher-e-Punjab" (Lion of Punjab), was a …
Maharaja Ranjit Singh: The Real Maharaja - History Journal
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was a legendary figure in Indian history, his Sikh Empire and Northwest region of the country, known as his bravery, wisdom and leadership skill.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh - SikhiWiki, free Sikh encyclopedia.
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 …
Maharaja Ranjit Singh History
Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the first Asian ruler to modernize his army to European standards and was well known for filling the leadership positions in his Darbar with men of varied Religions.