Kharak Singh
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Kharak Singh, (Punjabi ਖੜਕ ਸਿੰਘ, 1801-1840) was a Sikh ruler of the sovereign country of Punjab and the Sikh Empire. He was the eldest legitimate son of Ranjit Singh and Maharani Datar Kaur. He succeeded his father in June 1839. He was removed from power on 8 October 1839 and replaced by his son Prince Nau Nihal Singh. He became a prisoner and died from a slow poisoning on 5 November 1840.
| Preceded by Ranjit Singh |
Kharak Singh June 1839–October 1839 |
Succeeded by Nau Nihal Singh |
[edit] See also
- Ranjit Singh
- Dhian Singh
- Sikh Empire
[edit] References
- Singh, Harbans "The encyclopedia of Sikhism. Vol III." pages 494-495
[edit] External links
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