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<span data-contrast="auto">Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign marked a period of significant political and social transformation in the Punjab region. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">His rule was characterized by religious tolerance, inclusivity, and a willingness to engage with the Sikh diaspora. This led to increased political participation of the diaspora in the affairs of the Sikh Empire.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>