Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s first decisive political and military action that marked his rise from a Misl chief (Sukerchakia Misl) to the supreme leader of Punjab was the strategic capture of which of the following cities in 1799 CE? |ForumIAS

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Q. Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s first decisive political and military action that marked his rise from a Misl chief (Sukerchakia Misl) to the supreme leader of Punjab was the strategic capture of which of the following cities in 1799 CE?

[A] Amritsar

[B] Multan

[C] Lahore

[D] Peshawar

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

(c) Correct. The capture of Lahore in 1799 CE from the Bhangi Misl (who controlled it) was the most significant action. It provided Ranjit Singh with a strategic and symbolic capital, marking the formal beginning of his consolidation of power over the various Misls.