To which Misl did Ranjeet Singh belong?

Key Fact(s)

Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire, was a member of the Sukerchakia Misl, one of the twelve major Sikh Misls that emerged during the decline of Mughal authority in Punjab. His father, Maha Singh, was the chief of this misl, and Ranjit Singh inherited its leadership at a young age.

The Sukerchakia Misl was strategically located in the central Punjab region, which helped Ranjit Singh expand his influence. By uniting various misls through diplomacy, warfare, and alliances, he consolidated power. In 1799, he captured Lahore, and in 1801, he proclaimed himself Maharaja, laying the foundation of a strong and unified Sikh state.