<span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">Ranjit Singh's reign (1799-1839) unified Sikhs, forming the Sikh Empire centred in Lahore. His military prowess expanded territories and promoted religious tolerance, contrasting with earlier regimes. Banda Singh Bahadur's resistance (1708-1716) established Sikh rule, emphasizing Sikh values and ethics, contributing to Sikh identity and sovereignty.</span>