Maharaja Ranjit Singh – The Lion of Punjab

Maharaja Ranjit Singh   Maharaja Ranjit Singh (13 November 1780 – 27 June 1839) was the leader of the Sikh Empire, which 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.  He fought first first battle alongside his father…