Who was the founder of the Sikh Empire in Punjab? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the founder of the Sikh Empire in Punjab?

A. Guru Nanak

B. Guru Gobind Singh

C. Banda Singh Bahadur

D. Ranjit Singh

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Maharaja Ranjit Singh founded the Sikh Empire in 1799, unifying the misls and ruling until his death in 1839.

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