Ranjit Singh: Maharaja of the Punjab

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A compelling biography of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the rise of the Sikh Empire in Punjab.

Author Name	Khushwant Singh
ISBN	9780143440420
Year of Publication	2017
Pages	240
Language	English
Binding	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin

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ISBN: 9780143440420
Year Of Publication: 2017
Pages : 240
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Penguin

Overveiw

Khushwant Singh presents the life and times of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, tracing his transformation from a young chieftain into the ruler of a formidable empire. His dominion stretched from the Khyber Pass to the Sutlej and from the Punjab plains towards Tibet. The book examines his military strength, political strategy, courtly life and the diverse forces that shaped his reign.

Meet the Author

Khushwant Singh was one of India’s best-known writers, journalists and columnists. His celebrated works include Train to Pakistan, Delhi, The Company of Women, A History of the Sikhs and Truth, Love and a Little Malice. He edited prominent publications including The Illustrated Weekly of India and Hindustan Times and also served as a Member of Parliament. He received the Padma Bhushan in 1974 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2007.

Book Summary

Maharaja Ranjit Singh rose from the position of a relatively small Sikh chieftain to become the founder and dominant ruler of the Sikh Empire. Under his leadership, Punjab became a major political and military power, with an army regarded as one of the strongest in Asia at the time.

Based on sources in Persian, Punjabi and English and enriched by European travellers’ accounts, Khushwant Singh recreates the world of Ranjit Singh’s court and kingdom. The biography combines political and military history with a lively portrayal of the Maharaja’s character, ambitions and the splendour of the Sikh kingdom.

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