Ranjit Singh

Ranjit Singh captured Lahore from the Bhangi Misl, establishing it as his capital. This victory marked the beginning of the Sikh Empire and consolidated his control over the Punjab region.

Ranjit Singh was formally crowned Maharaja of Punjab at Lahore, establishing the Sikh Empire. His coronation unified the Sikh misls under a single ruler and created a centralized state.

Ranjit Singh signed the Treaty of Amritsar with the British East India Company, establishing the Sutlej River as the boundary between Sikh and British territories. This treaty ensured peace with the British and allowed Ranjit Singh to focus on expansion westward.

Ranjit Singh acquired the Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Afghan ruler Shuja Shah Durrani as part of a treaty. The diamond became a symbol of Sikh wealth and power, later passing to the British after the annexation of Punjab.

Ranjit Singh's forces captured Multan after a prolonged siege, extending Sikh rule into southern Punjab. This victory brought the rich trading city and its surrounding territories under Sikh control.

Ranjit Singh modernized the Sikh army by employing European officers, particularly French and Italian, to train troops in Western military tactics. He also established a foundry for artillery, creating a formidable military force.