The correct answer is: Raja Ranjit Singh.
Raja Ranjit Singh was the founder and Maharaja of the Sikh Empire. He was born in 1780 in Lahore, Punjab, India. His father, Maha Singh, was the leader of the Sukerchakia Misl, one of the 12 Sikh Misls. Ranjit Singh succeeded his father as the leader of the Sukerchakia Misl in 1792. He gradually conquered the other Sikh Misls and united them under his rule. In 1799, he declared himself Maharaja of the Sikh Empire.
Ranjit Singh was a powerful and successful ruler. He expanded the Sikh Empire to include most of Punjab and parts of present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan. He also built a strong army and navy. Ranjit Singh died in 1839.
A jagir is a land grant given by a ruler to a nobleman or military officer. In the Mughal Empire, jagirs were given in return for service to the emperor. The jagirdar, or holder of a jagir, was responsible for collecting taxes from the land and providing troops to the emperor.
Raja Ranjit Singh confiscated the jagirs of most of his collateral Mians, or cousins, in order to consolidate his power. He also confiscated the jagirs of some of his other nobles who he suspected of disloyalty. This act of confiscation caused a great deal of resentment among the Sikh nobility. However, it also helped Ranjit Singh to become the undisputed ruler of the Sikh Empire.
Raja Bir Singh was the ruler of Bilaspur from 1738 to 1757. He was a powerful and successful ruler. He expanded the territory of Bilaspur and built a strong army. Raja Bir Singh died in 1757.
Raja Anirudh was the ruler of Bilaspur from 1757 to 1764. He was a weak and incompetent ruler. He was unable to defend Bilaspur from the attacks of the Afghans. Raja Anirudh was deposed in 1764.
Kharak Singh was the son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He was the heir apparent to the Sikh throne. Kharak Singh died in 1840.