Ganda Singh Bhangi

Ganda Singh
Bhangi
Died1775
Known forSardar of Lahore, Amritsar, Sialkot, Gujrat, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal from 1774-1775
SuccessorDesa Singh Bhangi

Ganda Singh Bhangi (died 1775) was a Sikh warrior of the late 18th century. Moreover, he was the Sardar of Amritsar, Lahore, Multan, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal, Sialkot and Gujrat in present-day Pakistan. His father was Hari Singh, a known Sikh warrior.[1] He also had a famous warrior brother Jhanda Singh.[1] He was appointed commander in chief of the forces by his older brother Jhanda Singh and after his death he became leader and sardar of the misl.[2] Ganda Singh and his brother Jhanda Singh conquered Multan and controlled it until 1780.[1]

See also

  • Misl (Sikh Confederacy)

References

  1. ^ a b c Grewal, J. S. (8 October 1998). "Rise to Political Power". The Sikhs of the Punjab. Cambridge University Press. pp. 91–94. ISBN 9780521637640.
  2. ^ Hari Ram Gupta (2001). History of the Sikhs: The Sikh Commonwealth. Munshirm Manoharlal Pub Pvt Ltd. ISBN 9788121501651.
  • The Sikh Commonwealth or Rise and Fall of Sikh Misls. Edition:2001.