<h4>Creative Ways of Running Things</h4>
<ul>
 	<li>The Maharaja did things differently to make sure everything ran smoothly.</li>
 	<li>He divided the empire into Subas, each led by a Nazim who had a lot of freedom.</li>
 	<li>Adding Kardars helped collect money efficiently and keep everything in order.</li>
 	<li>He changed how things were run showing his dedication to making political decisions on his own.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Gaining Respect from Other Rulers</h4>
<ul>
 	<li>To make sure he had political power, Ranjit Singh worked to get other local rulers to respect his authority.</li>
 	<li>By forming smart alliances and using diplomacy, he convinced these leaders to recognize the Sikh Empire's sovereignty.</li>
 	<li>This diplomatic achievement showed Ranjit Singh's skill in dealing with complicated political situations.</li>
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