Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder and leader of the Sikh Empire, which ruled the northwest Indian subcontinent in the early half of the 19th century. He was born in 1780 and became the leader of the Sikh Confederacy at the age of 21. Under his rule, the empire expanded to include much of present-day Pakistan and northern India. He was known for his military prowess and for his ability to bring diverse groups together under his rule. He died in 1839.
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