Maharaja Ranjit Singh established a powerful Sikh Empire that controlled most of Punjab in the early 19th century. His capital was at:

The correct answer is: b) Lahore.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh established a powerful Sikh Empire that controlled most of

Punjab in the early 19th century. His capital was at Lahore, which is now the capital of Pakistan. Lahore was a strategically important city, located on the banks of the Ravi River. It was also a major center of trade and culture.

Amritsar is another important city in Punjab. It is home to the Golden Temple, the holiest Gurdwara (Sikh temple) in the world. Anandpur Sahib is a town in Punjab that was founded by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. Patiala is a city in Punjab that was founded by Maharaja Amar Singh of Patiala.

Lahore was a natural choice for Ranjit Singh’s capital. It was a large and prosperous city with a strong military tradition. It was also located in the heart of the Sikh heartland. Lahore remained the capital of the Sikh Empire until Ranjit Singh’s death in 1839.