Formation of the Sikh Empire

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Who was the founder of the Sikh Empire?

The founder of the Sikh Empire was Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

What was the capital of the Sikh Empire?

The capital of the Sikh Empire was Lahore.

What were 'misls' in the context of the Sikh Empire?

Misls were autonomous Sikh military confederacies that operated in Punjab before being unified by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

In which year did Maharaja Ranjit Singh proclaim himself Maharaja of the Punjab?

Maharaja Ranjit Singh was proclaimed Maharaja of the Punjab in 1801.

What role did the Treaty of Amritsar (1809) play in the Sikh Empire's formation?

The Treaty of Amritsar was an agreement between the British East India Company and Maharaja Ranjit Singh, formalizing boundaries and maintaining peace.


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