Maharaja Ranjit Singh: The Lion of Punjab

byAditya Jain

The rich history of India is dotted with warriors, poets, revolutionaries, intellectuals and more, some better known than others. One of the more underrated individuals is Maharaja Ranjit Singh, also known as the Lion of Punjab—a fearsome warrior, uniter of people and cultured ruler who lived a very intriguing life.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh: The Lion of Punjab

Birth and Childhood Ranjit Singh was born to a Sikh warlord-chieftain and his wife as Buddh Singh on November 13, 1780. As a child, he was tiny, unattractive, pockmarked and blind in his left eye due to an attack of smallpox. However, this did not stop him from being adept at martial arts, shooting