Sikh World - Maintenance

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text	In 1796 Ranjit Singh was married to Mehtab Kaur daughter of Sardarni Sada Kaur. After marriage he came under the influence of his mother-in-law. She was very wise and she directed his unbounded energy towards unifying the Punjab. When two Misils of Ghanaihya and Shukrachakeeaa were united, the influence of Ranjit Singh increased massively. Upto 1788 Ranjit Singh captured the large part of the Punjab. But still Lahore was not the part of his Kingdom. Lahore was under the control of three Sardars, Chet Singh, Sahib Singh and Mehar Singh. These three Sardars were always remaining at logger heads with each other. Due to their routine skirmishes the residents of Lahore were leading a miserable life. One day important persons of Lahore together and they decided to write a letter to Ranjit Singh. Bhai Gurbax Singh, Hakim Haakam Rai and Mian Ashak Mohammad wrote, “Citizens of Lahore are in great distress and the cruel ruler of Kasoor is planning to capture it. It is our humble request that you should save us from this horrible situation.” At that time Ranjit Singh was the young man of 18 years and he was known for his bravery and fearlessness. When he got the letter he took more than six thousand brave soldiers with him and marched towards Lahore. Reaching Lahore, he encircled the city during the night. On that day the citizens were engaged in watching the celebration of Shia Muslim festival of Muharram. Next morning before the three Sardars could prepare their defence, breach was made in the wall and gates of city were thrown open. Ranjit Singh entered the city with his heavy guns. When the three rulers heard about it, they were so frightened that Mehar Singh and Sahib Singh left the city along with their forces. They did not dare to face Ranjit Singh. But Chet Singh entered inside the fort and closed the gates. But Ranjit Singh paid no heed to him and took possession of the whole city. He also ordered his soldiers not to loot the city. He announced that soldiers would get their salary from the royal treasury. When Ranjit Singh was fully satisfied that the city was under his control, then he proposed to capture the fort. According to the instructions of Ranjit Singh his army camped outside the fort. In such a situation, Chet Singh could not stay inside the fort for long. Next day he sent his one official who met Ranjit Singh and said, “Singh Sahib! If you forgive S. Chet Singh, he is ready to vacate the fort.” Ranjit Singh heard him patiently and said, “I will not only forgive S. Chet Singh but i would also offer him some villages for his maintenance and sustenance.” Hearing this officer went inside the fort and S. Chet Singh vacated the fort on the same day. Ranjit Singh took possession of the fort. Thus Lahore became a part of Ranjit Singh’s kingdom. * * *
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SikhPersonalities_English1	[Not Set] Maharaja Ranjit Singh Birth Bethrothal First Battle Killed Hashmat Khan Possession of Lahore Coronation A visit to Amritsar Battle of Kasoor Conquered Jhang Diamond Kohinoor Conquest of Multan Conquest of Peshawar Conquest of Kashmir Graciousness of Maharaja Love for the Common Folk Touchstone A Unique Portrait Great Devotion for the Gurus The Last Journey Ancestors Common Punjabi Rule Child Names Contemporaries Agreement with Bhangi Sardars Generals of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Maharaja Kharak Singh Maharaja Sher Singh Maharaja Pashaura Singh Kanwar Nau Nihal Singh Maharaja Dalip Singh Nawab Kapur Singh Virk Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Jassa Singh Ramgarhia Dal Khalsa Lakhpat Rai Chhota Ghalughara Vaddha Ghalughara Sikh Misls Hari Singh Nalwa * *
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