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Fateh Singh Ahluwalia

1784–1837 · 19th century

Fateh Singh Ahluwalia was the Sikh ruler of Kapurthala and head of the Ahluwalia misl from 1801 until his death. He was a close ally of Ranjit Singh, exchanging turbans with him as a sign of brotherhood and fighting in his campaigns that built the Sikh Empire. Fearing Ranjit Singh's power, he later sought British protection for his lands south of the Sutlej.

Fateh Singh Ahluwalia
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Kapurthala State

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