Kharak Singh
Kharak Singh (22 February 1801 – 5 November 1840) was the second Maharaja of the Sikh Empire. He was the eldest son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, founder of the Sikh Empire and his consort, Maharani Datar Kaur. He succeeded his father on 27 June 1839 and reigned until his dethronement and imprisonment on 8 October 1839. He was succeeded by his only son Nau Nihal Singh.
| Maharaja Kharak Singh | |
|---|---|
| Maharaja of Punjab Maharaja of Lahore Sarkar-i-Wallah Sarkar Khalsaji | |
Detail of a painting of Maharaja Kharak Singh, Punjab or Delhi, circa early-to-mid 19th century | |
| Maharaja of the Sikh Empire | |
| Reign | 27 June 1839 – 8 October 1839 |
| Coronation | 1 September 1839 |
| Predecessor | Ranjit Singh |
| Successor | Nau Nihal Singh |
| Wazir | Dhian Singh |
| Born | 22 February 1801 Lahore, Punjab, Sikh Empire |
| Died | 5 November 1840 (aged 39) Lahore, Punjab, Sikh Empire |
| Consort | Chand Kaur Kanhaiyā |
| Spouses | Bibi Khem Kaur Dhillon Kishan Kaur Samra Inder Kaur Bajwa |
| Issue | Nau Nihal Singh |
| House | Sukerchakia |
| Father | Ranjit Singh |
| Mother | Datar Kaur |
| Religion | Sikhism |
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