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  2. List of battles involving the Sikh Empire - Wikipedia

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    The 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.

  3. Ranjit Singh - Wikipedia

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    Towards the end of 18th century, the five most powerful misls were those of Sukkarchakkia, Kanhayas, Nakkais, Ahluwalias and Bhangi Sikhs. [ 5 ] [ 23 ] Ranjit Singh belonged to the first, and through marriage had a reliable alliance with Kanhayas and Nakkais. [ 5 ]

  4. Sikh Empire - Wikipedia

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    The maharaja was seated on a golden throne, with Ranjit Singh preferring to sit cross-legged on it. [16] The member of the court allowed to be seated behind the maharaja was Raja Dhian Singh. [16] The rest of the members of the court were seated as per their rank and status. [16] The colours of the Sikh court were yellow and green. [16]

  5. Mahabharata - Wikipedia

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    This is the major book of the war. Most of the great warriors on both sides are dead by the end of this book. 8 Karna Parva (The Book of Karna) 73 The continuation of the battle with Karna as commander of the Kaurava forces. 9 Shalya Parva (The Book of Shalya) 74–77 The last day of the battle, with Shalya as commander. Also told in detail, is ...

  6. Ganga Singh - Wikipedia

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    General Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh (13 October 1880 – 2 February 1943) was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Bikaner (in present-day Rajasthan, India) from 1888 to 1943. As a member of the Imperial War Cabinet, he was present in the Palace of Versailles during signing of the Treaty of Versailles, formally ending the First World War. [1]

  7. A murder that shook British India and toppled a king - AOL

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    After abdicating, the Maharaja stirred more controversy by insisting on marrying an American woman against the will of his family and community. Eventually, she converted to Hinduism and they wed ...

  8. Ranbir Singh of Jammu and Kashmir - Wikipedia

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    It illustrates the return visit to the Maharaja, during the viceroy's progress through upper India. The Maharaja had come to meet him a day earlier. Maharaja Ranbir Singh's tent was decorated with cashmere shawls, including silk and gold materials that were placed beneath the chair reserved for the viceroy.

  9. Maharaja - Wikipedia

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    Maharaja [a] (also spelled Maharajah or Maharaj; lit. ' great ruler '; feminine: Maharani) [2] is an Indian princely title of Sanskrit origin. In modern India and medieval northern India, the title was equivalent to a prince.