Ganda Singh Dhillon

Maharaja Ganda Singh Dhillon (died 1776) was a famous royal Jatsikh warrior of the late 18th century. Moreover, he was Maharaja of Amritsar, Lahore, Multan, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal, Sialkot and Gujrat, Pakistan. His father was Hari Singh Dhillon, an admired Sikh warrior. He also had a famous warrior brother Jhanda Singh Dhillon. He was appointed commander in chief of the forces by his older brother Jhanda Singh and after his death he became leader and Maharaja of the principality.

Preceded by
Jhanda Singh Dhillon
Maharaja of Amritsar, Lahore, Multan, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal, Sialkot and Gujrat
17741775
Succeeded by
Desa Singh

Ganda Singh Dhillon
Died1776
Known forMaharaja of Lahore, Amritsar, Sialkot, Gujrat, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal from 1774-1775
SuccessorDesa Singh Dhillon

See also

  • Sikh Confederacy
  • Misl

References

  • The Sikh Commonwealth or Rise and Fall of Sikh Misls. Edition:2001.


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