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Introduction Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s name evokes awe across the Indian subcontinent – but beyond the military genius and golden legacy lies a powerful personal identity. Born into the Sandhu gotra was heir to the Sukerchakia Misl, he grew from a boy general to become the only Indian monarch to create…

Introduction The history of Punjab in the 18th century is inseparable from the rise of the Sikh Misls. Among them, the Sukerchakia Misl stands out for one extraordinary reason – it gave birth to the mighty Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. But before the empire, before the lion roared, there…

Maharaja Ranjit Singh, revered as the ‘Sher-e-Punjab’ or the Lion of Punjab, was one of the greatest sovereigns of 19th-century India. His death not only signaled the end of a glorious era but also led to significant political shifts and tragic royal customs. This article explores the circumstances of his…

The Sukerchakia Misl stands as one of the most influential and powerful of the twelve Sikh Misls that rose in the 18th century Punjab. What began as a regional military confederacy under Sardar Charat Singh eventually laid the groundwork for the foundation of the Sikh Empire, culminating in the coronation…