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12 April in Hindu history

12 April 1801

Ranjit Singh proclaimed Maharaja of Punjab

On Vaisakhi at Lahore, Ranjit Singh is proclaimed Maharaja. He strikes coins in the name of the Gurus and rules as head of the Sarkar Khalsa.

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