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✒️ The Sikh Empire, also known as the Punjab Empire, was a major political and military power in the Indian subcontinent during the early 19th century. Founded by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1799, the empire was centered in the Punjab region and covered parts of present-day India and Pakistan. Under Ranjit Singh’s leadership, the empire unified diverse groups and established a strong secular administration based on principles of meritocracy, religious tolerance, and justice. Ranjit Singh successfully forged alliances with local Sikh leaders, or Misls, and expanded the empire by skillfully defending against Afghan invasions while launching campaigns into Kashmir, Multan, Peshawar, and other territories. At its peak, the Sikh Empire was a formidable force in South Asia, known for its powerful military, which incorporated Western technology and military techniques learned from European officers. The empire fostered a unique Sikh identity, characterized by cultural, artistic, and architectural achievements, particularly in its capital, Lahore, where Ranjit Singh transformed the Lahore Fort and developed new infrastructure. While primarily a Sikh-led empire, its administration included officials from multiple religious backgrounds, and the emperor promoted a syncretic culture that respected the region’s Hindu and Muslim populations. After Ranjit Singh's death in 1839, however, the empire faced internal instability and a succession crisis, which, compounded with British expansionism, led to its decline. The Anglo-Sikh Wars, fought in the 1840s, ultimately resulted in British annexation of the empire in 1849, marking the end of the last major independent Sikh state in the Indian subcontinent. Despite its relatively brief existence, the Sikh Empire remains a significant chapter in South Asian history, symbolizing regional resistance and cultural synthesis.