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Maharaja Ranjit Singh Statue

During the nineteenth century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, one of the most important Sikh emperors, governed the northwest Indian subcontinent. The young monarch engaged in numerous conflicts before being recognised as the ruler of Punjab.

The king also rebuilt all of the city's important gurudwaras, including the Harminder Sahib and numerous others. With time, he earned the moniker "Lion of Punjab."

The Maharaja Ranjit Singh statue was erected in honour of the most significant Sikh leader in history.

A statue commemorates Maharaja Ranjit Singh at the Malika Da Butt roundabout in Amritsar near the Golden Temple.

#Trivia: The roundabout housed a statue of Queen Victoria of England, but the Municipal Corporation demolished it about 30 years ago and replaced it with a fountain.

A massive statue of the former Punjabi monarch has since been erected as part of a state government initiative to spruce up the 200-meter route leading to the Golden Temple. Dr B. R. Ambedkar, the general of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Hari Singh Nalwa, the guardian of the Akal Takht, and the warrior Akali Phula Singh are the other four statues that have been installed. A Jaipur-based company created the five statutes.

Millions of tourists are attracted to the statue each year by its exquisite and charming appearance. Even better, numerous eateries and shops are on each side of the entrance road, making it entirely pedestrianised.