.svg)
Jhanda Singh Dhillon
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (September 2022) |
Maharaja Jhanda Singh Dhillon (died 1774) was a Jat Sikh warrior of the late 18th century. Moreover, he was Maharaja of Amritsar, Lahore, Multan, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal, Sialkot and Gujrat. Under Jhanda Singh's leadership and statesmanship he increased the army's strength by 40% from 12000 to 20000 regular horsemen[1] and accompanied by a huge increase in territory.[citation needed] Under his leadership the Dhillon family became the dominant de facto ruling power of Punjab. His father was Hari Singh Dhillon, one of the most powerful Sikh warriors of the time.[1] He also had a warrior brother Ganda Singh Dhillon. Jhanda Singh appointed his younger brother Ganda Singh as the commander in chief of the forces. Jassa Singh Ramgarhia was one of the closest friends of Jhanda Singh.[1]
| Preceded by Hari Singh Dhillon |
Fourth Leader of Bhangi Misl 1764–1774 |
Succeeded by Ganda Singh Dhillon |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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.