Ganda Singh Bhangi

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Ganda Singh
Bhangi
Died1775
Known forSardar of Lahore, Amritsar, Sialkot, Gujrat, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal from 1774-1775
SuccessorDesa Singh Bhangi

Ganda Singh Bhangi (died 1775) was a Sikh warrior of the late 18th century. Moreover, he was the Sardar of Amritsar, Lahore, Multan, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal, Sialkot and Gujrat in present-day Pakistan. His father was Hari Singh, a known Sikh warrior. [1] He also had a famous warrior brother Jhanda Singh. [1] He was appointed commander in chief of the forces by his older brother Jhanda Singh and after his death he became leader and sardar of the misl. [2] Ganda Singh and his brother Jhanda Singh conquered Multan and controlled it until 1780. [1]

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

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Grewal, J. S. (8 October 1998). "Rise to Political Power". The Sikhs of the Punjab. Cambridge University Press. pp. 91–94. ISBN   9780521637640.
  2. ↑ Hari Ram Gupta (2001). History of the Sikhs: The Sikh Commonwealth. Munshirm Manoharlal Pub Pvt Ltd. ISBN   9788121501651.
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