Sikhism achieved a series of military victories and created a Sikh Empire in 1799. The Sikh empire had its capital in Lahore, spread over almost comprising what is now northwestern Indian subcontinent. The Sikh Empire entered into a treaty with the colonial British powers, with each side recognizing Sutlej River as the line of control and agreeing not to invade the other side. Ranjit Singh's most lasting legacy was the restoration and expansion of the Harmandir Sahib, most revered Gurudwara of the Sikhs, with marble and gold, from which the popular name of the "Golden Temple" is derived. After the death
Iqbal Singh (spiritual leader) Iqbal Singh (spiritual leader) Iqbal Singh (born:1 May 1926 as Iqbal Singh Kingra) is a socio-spiritual leader of the Sikh community. He is the Founder President of The Kalgidhar Trust, The Kalgidhar Society and Baru Sahib. He is considered to be one of the most influential Sikhs in the world. He was awarded the Sikh Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. In 2018 he was bestowed with Shiromani Panth Rattan (precious jewel of the Sikh community) by Takht Sri Harmandir ji, Patna Sahib. Singh was born to Sanwal Singh and Gulab Kaur in Bharyal Lehri, Gurdaspur district of Punjab. Young Iqbal