Ranjit Singh was one of the brave warriors of the Sikh clan who took over the charge of Jammu & Kashmir in around 1815. Till 1780, Ranjit Deo ruled the state of Jammu & Kashmir. The advent of the reign of Ranjit Singh brought a new air of change in the valley.

Ranjit Singh was a man of principles. He was interested in forming a regiment which would resemble the traits of European soldiers. Accordingly, the Sikh troops under Ranjit Singh were known to have been made in a true European style. Apart from their bravery, the soldiers also had a strict obedience level. This has helped Ranjit Singh to extend his geographical reach.

Before conquering Jammu & Kashmir Ranjit Singh spread his victorious imprints on the land of Punjab. In fact in the history of Sikh rulers, Ranjit Singh is an inevitable name. On realizing the potentials of Jammu & Kashmir, Ranjit Singh decided to own this outsatnding valley. As such, through a triumphant battle, Jammu & Kashmir came under the grip of
. People of Jammu & Kashmir were made to get accustomed with the ruling features of Ranjit Singh soon.

One of the main attributes of Ranjit Singh's rule was the appearance of Gulab Singh, his grand nephew who played a very significant role in the political domain of Jammu & Kashmir.

Although the state flourished to a large extent in the ruling time of Ranjit Singh, yet, this prosperity could not last for long. In around 1839, Ranjit Singh took his last breathe. This way the reigning sojourn of Ranjit Singh in the Jammu & Kashmir history came to an end.

Last Updated on 8/29/2011

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