Ganda Singh Dhillon

Ganda Singh Dhillon
Died1776
Known forSardar of Lahore, Amritsar, Sialkot, Gujrat, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal from 1774-1775
SuccessorDesa Singh Dhillon
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Ganda Singh Dhillon (died 1776) was a Sikh warrior of the late 18th century. Moreover, he was Maharaja of Amritsar, Lahore, Multan, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal, Sialkot and Gujrat in present-day Pakistan. His father was Hari Singh Dhillon, a known Sikh warrior. He also had a famous warrior brother Jhanda Singh Dhillon. He was appointed commander in chief of the forces by his older brother Jhanda Singh and after his death he became leader and Maharaja of the principality.[1]

Preceded by Sardar of Amritsar, Lahore, Multan, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal, Sialkot
1774–1775
Succeeded by
Desa Singh

See also

  • Misl (Sikh Confederacy)

References

  1. ^ Hari Ram Gupta (2001). History of the Sikhs: The Sikh Commonwealth. Munshirm Manoharlal Pub Pvt Ltd. ISBN 9788121501651.
  • The Sikh Commonwealth or Rise and Fall of Sikh Misls. Edition:2001.
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