Who succeeded Maharaja Ranjit Singh ?

Correct option is C

Maharaja Kharak Singh, the eldest son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, succeeded him in 1839. However, his reign was short-lived due to internal political struggles and his inability to manage state affairs effectively.

Information Booster:

1. Kharak Singh's reign lasted less than a year, from June 1839 to November 1840.
2. He was overthrown by internal factions within the court and died under suspicious circumstances.
3. After Kharak Singh, his son Naunihal Singh briefly assumed power before his untimely death.
4. The Sikh Empire eventually weakened, leading to its annexation by the British in 1849.
5. Maharaja Ranjit Singh's empire is remembered for its strong administration and secular policies.

Additional Knowledge:

• (a) Sher Singh: Succeeded Kharak Singh's lineage and became Maharaja in 1841.
• (b) Chet Singh: Not related to the succession of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
• (d) Naunihal Singh: Grandson of Ranjit Singh, briefly ruled after Kharak Singh's death but died in a suspicious accident.