Undertaking of Lahore

Maharaja Ranjit Singh was crowned on 12th April 1801 as the leader of the Sikh empire. Maharaja Ranjit Singh defeated Zaman Shah the son of Abdali in the battle for Lahore. Maharaja Ranjit Singh captured Lahore where he was crowned emperor. He made Lahore his capital and was able to expand the kingdom to the Khyber pass and also included J&K. He rose to power in a very short period from a leader of a single wish to finally becoming the maharaja of Punjab.