maratha

BHAG SINGH, RAJA (1760-1819), born on 23 September 1760, succeeded his father, Gajpat Singh, to the gaddi of Jind state in 1789. He was a man of extraordinary vigour, intelligence and diplomatic astuteness. Like his father, he was also a close ally of Patiala and joined hands with Bibi Sahib Kaur`s troops in 1794 against the Marathas. He was mainly responsible for checking the advance of George Thomas towards Sikh territories and later on of General Perron of the Maratha service.

Discover the intriguing history of Maratha chief Holkar, his retreat, and alliance with Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh after British defeats in 1804.

Explore the dynamic Maratha-Sikh relations from 1758-1806, marked by cooperation and rivalry amid political ambitions and shifting powers.

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Discover how Pierre Cuillier Perron shaped Maratha influence in Northern India, facing British diplomacy while navigating alliances and conflicts.

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Explore the dynamic relations between Sikhs and Jats during their rise in 17th-century India, highlighting key battles and alliances against Mughal forces.

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The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.