GK
HONOURS AND AWARDS
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Baba Farid Award
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Maharaja Ranjeet Singh Award
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Bhagat Singh Award
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Joravar Singh Award
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award, is an award given by the Government of Punjab for excellence and achievement in the service of Punjab in the field of Sport. This can be at the Olympic level, World Championship level, national and other international sporting arenas.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ranjit Singh was known for his valiant resistance towards Muslim invaders who came from the west. He gained fame and recognition when he defeated the army of Afghan ruler Shah Zaman who attempted to annex Punjab. He expanded his empire by annexing states around him. The Sikh Empire existed from 1799 till 1849.
Detailed explanation-3: -12 April 1801 (coronation) – 27 June 1839: reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. 1 June 1813: Ranjit Singh is given the Kohinoor Diamond. 13 July 1813: Battle of Attock, the Sikh Empire’s first significant victory over the Durrani Empire. March – 2 June 1818: Battle of Multan, the 2nd battle in the Afghan–Sikh wars.
Detailed explanation-4: -His victory over a succession of Afghan warlords culminated in a victory march past Kabul in 1838. Shortly afterwards, Maharaja Ranjit Singh was taken ill, and he died at Lahore in June 1839-almost exactly 40 years after he had entered the city as a conqueror.