Who was last Sikh empire?

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The last ruler of the Sikh Empire was Maharaja Dalip Singh. He was the youngest son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and ascended the throne in 1843 after the assassination of Sher Singh.

Information Booster:

1. Maharaja Dalip Singh was a minor when he became the ruler, and his reign was under the control of British-appointed regents.
2. The Sikh Empire came to an end after the Second Anglo-Sikh War (1849).
3. Dalip Singh was exiled to England, where he converted to Christianity.
4. He is often called the "Black Prince of Perthshire".

Additional Knowledge:

• Khadag Singh: Eldest son of Ranjit Singh but ruled only briefly.
• Sher Singh: Son of Ranjit Singh, assassinated in 1843.
• Naunihal Singh: Died in 1840 after an accident at Lahore Fort.

Key Points to Increase Knowledge:

1. The Sikh Empire was annexed by the British after the Treaty of Lahore (1849).
2. Dalip Singh spent his later years trying to regain his kingdom.