Ranjodh Singh Majithia

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Ranjodh Singh was a powerful member of the Sikh aristocracy. The Majithia family are Jats of the Gill gotra (clan), and were particularly influential in the area near their headquarters in Majithia (hence the name). Ranjodh Singh's father was Lehna Singh Majithia, one of Ranjit Singhs most able ministers and advisers. Ranjodh Singh himself was from a young age tutored by French officers in military matters. Due to this education and his inherited position he became a general in th Khalsa army. During the First Anglo Sikh War he led a Sikh army that fought the British at Aliwal and Badowal. Although defeated in both battles, his skill and ability was noted by his British opponents.