Ranjit Singh
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"Maharaja Ranjit Singh" was the founder of the Sikh Empire, which came to power in the Indian subcontinent in the early half of the 19th century. The empire, based in the Punjab region, existed from 1799 to 1849. It was forged, on the foundations of the Dal Khalsa (Sikh Empire)/Dal Khalsa, under the leadership of Ranjit Singh from a collection of autonomous Sikh Misls.

Ranjit Singh was succeeded by his son, Kharak Singh.

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We wanted him to know of the problem being faced by our Sikh brethren in France over the turban issue. We want him to take up the issue with the French.

This way, if the case is referred to the DB, the DB can meet before the Council Meeting where any decision taken can be endorsed immediately, instead of wasting time.

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