Ranjit Singh by Khushwant Singh
Maharaja of the Punjab
A concise biography of the Sikh sovereign who unified the Punjab in the early nineteenth century, tracing his rise from misl chieftain to empire-builder. It portrays his tolerant, pragmatic governance; the modernization of his army with European officers; deft diplomacy with Afghans and the British; and campaigns that secured Multan, Kashmir, and Peshawar. Vivid glimpses of court life and personal flaws sit alongside analysis of strategy and statecraft, explaining both his lasting legacy and the instability that followed his death.
- Published
- 1962
- Nationality
- Indian
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- Unknown
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- Original Language
- English
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