Q. What was the capital city of the Sikh Empire established by Maharaja Ranjit Singh?
Answer: Lahore
Notes: Maharaja Ranjit Singh, known as Sher-e-Punjab, founded the Sikh Empire with Lahore as its capital in 1799. His empire spanned from Khyber Pass to Kashmir, Sindh, and Western Tibet. He invaded Kasur in 1807; no confirmed capture of Ludhiana in 1806.
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