Ranjodh Singh Majithia
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Ranjodh Singh was a powerful member of the Sikh
aristocracy. The Majithia family are Jats of the Shergill 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 Singh
s 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 the Khalsa Army.
During the First Anglo Sikh War he led a Sikh army that fought the British at Aliwal
and Badowal. He defeated the British at the Battle of Badowal but was defeated in battle of Aliwal which was more of an ambush on a retreating party of his army. His skill and ability was noted by his British opponents.
Sikh
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. It primarily originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term शिष्य , meaning "disciple, student" or शिक्ष , meaning "instruction"...
aristocracy. The Majithia family are Jats of the Shergill 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 Singh
Ranjit Singh
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji was the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire.-Early life:...
s 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 the Khalsa Army.
During the First Anglo Sikh War he led a Sikh army that fought the British at Aliwal
Battle of Aliwal
The Battle of Aliwal was fought on 28 January 1846 between the British and the Sikhs. The British were led by Sir Harry Smith, while the Sikhs were led by Ranjodh Singh Majithia...
and Badowal. He defeated the British at the Battle of Badowal but was defeated in battle of Aliwal which was more of an ambush on a retreating party of his army. His skill and ability was noted by his British opponents.