<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Söhne; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #374151;">Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign marked a significant effort to address historical injustices suffered by the Sikh community under previous rulers. His ascent to power followed a period of intense persecution faced by Sikhs, particularly during the Misl period and the oppressive rule of Ahmad Shah Durrani. Under Ranjit Singh's leadership, there was a deliberate attempt to rectify these historical wrongs and establish a just and inclusive Sikh Empire.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Söhne; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #374151;">Ranjit Singh's policies were characterized by a commitment to religious tolerance and inclusivity. One of his first acts as the ruler was the liberation of the holy city of Amritsar from Afghan control in 1799, symbolizing the end of a period of religious oppression. The Maharaja actively sought the support and participation of Sikhs in the administration, providing a sense of empowerment and redress for past injustices. The appointment of key Sikh figures in administrative roles reflected an intentional effort to restore dignity and agency to a community that had faced historical marginalization.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Söhne; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #374151;">Furthermore, Ranjit Singh's military campaigns aimed at reclaiming territories that held historical significance for Sikhs. The capture of Lahore in 1799, followed by the annexation of other regions, represented a reclamation of lands that had witnessed atrocities against the Sikh community. This strategic expansion not only strengthened the Sikh Empire but also symbolically rectified historical injustices by re-establishing Sikh authority in areas where the community had suffered persecution.</p>