Sukerchakia
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The Sukerchakia Misl
was one of 11 Sikh Misls in Punjab
during the 18th century concentrated in Gujranwala and Hafizabad district in Western Punjab
and ruled from (1752-1801). The Sukerchakia last Misldar (commander of the Misl) was Maharaja Ranjit Singh
.
He distinguished himself at an early age in campaigns against Ahmad Shah Abdali and split from the Singhpuria Misl to establish The Sukerchakia Misl in Gujranwala
. He married Sardarni Desan Kaur the daughter of Sardar Amir Singh of Gujranwala, an older but still powerful sardar, and moved his headquarters there. He extended his rule in Rohtas
, Chakwal
, Pind Dadan Khan which Stood in Pothohar Region of Northern Punjab and took Wazirabad
under his control. The came Sardar Mahan Singh (d.1792) who also expanded the Misl further.
The Misl ruled from (1752-1801) when Ranjit Singh was crowned the Emperor of Lahore in the following years he decided to establish a United Sikh Raj in which from (1801-1815) he led his army in conquering the 12 Sikh Misls in Punjab to unite them to create a united state.
Misl
Misl generally refers to the twelve sovereign states in the Sikh Confederacy. The states formed a commonwealth that was described by Antoine Polier as an "aristocratic republic"...
was one of 11 Sikh Misls in Punjab
Punjab region
The Punjab , also spelled Panjab |water]]s"), is a geographical region straddling the border between Pakistan and India which includes Punjab province in Pakistan and the states of the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and some northern parts of the National Capital Territory of Delhi...
during the 18th century concentrated in Gujranwala and Hafizabad district in Western Punjab
Punjab region
The Punjab , also spelled Panjab |water]]s"), is a geographical region straddling the border between Pakistan and India which includes Punjab province in Pakistan and the states of the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and some northern parts of the National Capital Territory of Delhi...
and ruled from (1752-1801). The Sukerchakia last Misldar (commander of the Misl) was Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Ranjit Singh
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji was the first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire.-Early life:...
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History
Sardar Charat Singh (d.1772) was the eldest son of Sardar Naudh Singh, the father of Maha Singh, and the grandfather of Ranjit Singh.He distinguished himself at an early age in campaigns against Ahmad Shah Abdali and split from the Singhpuria Misl to establish The Sukerchakia Misl in Gujranwala
Gujranwala
Gujranwala is a industrial city in the north-east of the Punjab province. It is the sixth largest city in Pakistan with a population of approximately 2,661,360 as on 24 June 2011...
. He married Sardarni Desan Kaur the daughter of Sardar Amir Singh of Gujranwala, an older but still powerful sardar, and moved his headquarters there. He extended his rule in Rohtas
Rohtas
Rohtas can refer to:*Rohtas, Pakistan, a village located in Rohtas Fort, Pakistan*Rohtas Fort, Pakistan*Rohtas District, a district in Bihar, India*Rohtas Plateau in north-western Bihar...
, Chakwal
Chakwal
Chakwal is the capital of Chakwal District, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located 90 km south-east of the federal capital, Islamabad and is named after Chaudhry Chaku Khan, chief of the Mair Minhas tribe from Jammu, who founded it in 1525 CE during the era of the Mughal Emperor, Zaheerudun Babur...
, Pind Dadan Khan which Stood in Pothohar Region of Northern Punjab and took Wazirabad
Wazirabad
AYAZ KHANWazirabad is an industrial city located in Gujranwala District, Punjab, Pakistan. Wazirabad is situated on the banks of the Chenab River nearly 100 kilometres north of Lahore on the Grand Trunk Road. It is 45 kilometres from Sialkot, 30 kilometres from the district capital - Gujranwala...
under his control. The came Sardar Mahan Singh (d.1792) who also expanded the Misl further.
The Misl ruled from (1752-1801) when Ranjit Singh was crowned the Emperor of Lahore in the following years he decided to establish a United Sikh Raj in which from (1801-1815) he led his army in conquering the 12 Sikh Misls in Punjab to unite them to create a united state.