Ganda Singh Dhillon
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Maharaja Ganda Singh Dhillon (Died 1776), was a famous royal Sikh warrior of the late 18th century. Moreover, he was Maharaja of Amritsar, Lahore, Multan, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal, Sialkot and Gujrat. His father was the legendary Hari Singh Dhillon, one of the most powerful, admired and famous of all the Sikh warriors of the time. 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.
| Preceded by Jhanda Singh Dhillon |
Maharaja of Amritsar, Lahore, Multan, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal, Sialkot and Gujrat 1774–1775 |
Succeeded by Charhat Singh Dhillon |
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- The Sikh Commonwealth or Rise and Fall of Sikh Misls. Edition:2001.
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