Ganda Singh Bhangi

Ganda Singh
Bhangi
Died1775 (1776)
Known forSardar of Lahore, Amritsar, Sialkot, Gujrat, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal from 1774-1775
SuccessorDesa Singh Bhangi

Ganda Singh Bhangi (died 1775) was a Sikh warrior and figure of the Bhangi Misl during the late 18th century. Moreover, he was the Sardar of Amritsar, Lahore, Multan, Chiniot, Jhang, Bhera, Rawalpindi, Hasan Abdal, Sialkot and Gujrat in present-day Pakistan. His father was Hari Singh, a known Sikh warrior.[1] He also had a famous warrior brother Jhanda Singh.[1] He was appointed commander in chief of the forces by his older brother Jhanda Singh and after his death he became leader and sardar of the misl.[2] Ganda Singh and his brother Jhanda Singh conquered Multan and controlled it until 1780.[1]

See also

  • Misl (Sikh Confederacy)

References

  1. ^ a b c Grewal, J. S. (8 October 1998). "Rise to Political Power". The Sikhs of the Punjab. Cambridge University Press. pp. 91–94. ISBN 9780521637640.
  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.
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