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Coronation of Ranjit Singh
- When
- 12 April 1801
- Where
- Lahore
Ranjit Singh was formally crowned as Maharaja of Punjab in Lahore in April 1801, marking the start of the Sikh Empire.
The investiture ceremony was conducted by Sahib Singh Bedi, a descendant of Guru Nanak. This event formalized Ranjit Singh's transition from a Misl leader to the sovereign Maharaja of Punjab, establishing the administrative capital at Lahore.
Sources
- Sikh Empire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-17
- Ranjit Singh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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