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	\|affiliates = [[Sikh Empire]]}}		\|affiliates = [[Sikh Empire]]
	'''Ranjit Singh''' (~~1780–1839~~) was the founder of the [[Sikh Empire]], which rose to power in the [[Punjab]] region of the [[India]]n subcontinent in the early 19th century. He was also the keeper of the [[Koh-i-Noor]] [[diamond]], an [[Isu]] [[Piece of Eden\|artifact]], from 1830 until his ~~demise~~.		}}
			'''Ranjit Singh''' (1780 – 1839) was the founder of the [[Sikh Empire]], which rose to power in the [[Punjab]] region of the [[India]]n subcontinent in the early 19th century. He was also the keeper of the [[Koh-i-Noor]] [[diamond]], an [[Isu]] [[Piece of Eden\|artifact]], from 1830 until his death.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Singh was the son of {{Wiki\|Maha Singh}}, a small faction leader heading a ''misl'', one of many entities comprising the region at the time. During childhood, he contracted smallpox ~~which resulted~~ in the loss of one of his eyes. When he was 12 years old, Singh succeeded his father.<ref name="ACC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Ranjit Singh]]</ref>		Singh was the son of {{Wiki\|Maha Singh}}, a small faction leader heading a ''misl'', one of many entities comprising the region at the time. During childhood, he contracted smallpox, resulting in the loss of one of his eyes. When he was 12 years old, Singh succeeded his father.<ref name="ACC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Ranjit Singh]]</ref>

	===Rise of the Sikh Empire===		===Rise of the Sikh Empire===
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	While some of its conquests were violent, the Sikh Empire was, on the whole, very progressive and open-minded for its time. For the Sikhs, the rigid [[Hinduism\|Hindu]] system of social castes did not apply as they considered all men to be equal. Similarly, they allowed other religions to be practiced freely. Wanting to have his memory live on in the Sikh religion, Singh had the sacred temple of [[Harmandir Sahib]] adorned with [[marble]] and [[gold]] leaf. As a result, the western world has since referred to it as the "Golden Temple".<ref name="ACC" />		While some of its conquests were violent, the Sikh Empire was, on the whole, very progressive and open-minded for its time. For the Sikhs, the rigid [[Hinduism\|Hindu]] system of social castes did not apply as they considered all men to be equal. Similarly, they allowed other religions to be practiced freely. Wanting to have his memory live on in the Sikh religion, Singh had the sacred temple of [[Harmandir Sahib]] adorned with [[marble]] and [[gold]] leaf. As a result, the western world has since referred to it as the "Golden Temple".<ref name="ACC" />

	With the annexation of [[Kashmir]] to the north and {{Wiki\|Sindh}} to the south, Muslims represented more than 70% of the Sikh Empire's subjects. It was a testament to its strength that the Empire remained standing while other Indian regions fell to the [[United Kingdom\|British]]. Singh was adamant about remaining in control of his lands, his resolve strengthened by his knowledge of the [[Templars]] and their desires to obtain India and its riches.<ref name="~~ACC~~" />		With the annexation of [[Kashmir]] to the north and {{Wiki\|Sindh}} to the south, Muslims represented more than 70% of the Sikh Empire's subjects. It was a testament to its strength that the Empire remained standing while other Indian regions fell to the [[United Kingdom\|British]].<ref name="ACC" /> Singh was adamant about remaining in control of his lands, his resolve strengthened by his knowledge of the [[Templars]] and their desires to obtain India and its riches.<ref name="Brahman">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brahman]]''</ref>

	===The Koh-i-Noor===		===The Koh-i-Noor===
	{{Quote\|Take the Syamantaka Mani and go. Far from here. They will come for you. All of you. Your uncles will not have the strength to hold the empire together. The Punjab may fall, but we may still protect India herself. Go. And never return.\|Singh's last words to Pyara, 1839.\|Assassin's Creed: Brahman}}		{{Quote\|Take the Syamantaka Mani and go. Far from here. They will come for you. All of you. Your uncles will not have the strength to hold the empire together. The Punjab may fall, but we may still protect India herself. Go. And never return.\|Singh's last words to Pyara, 1839.\|Assassin's Creed: Brahman}}
	[[File:ACBH Pyara with dying Ranjit Singh.jpg\|thumb\|230px\|Singh poisoned by Francis Cotton]]		[[File:ACBH Pyara with dying Ranjit Singh.jpg\|thumb\|230px\|Singh poisoned by Francis Cotton]]
	In 1830, Singh acquired the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a powerful Piece of Eden, serving as its keeper for nine years. He hid the real artifact in a secret chamber beneath his [[Ranjit Singh's summer palace\|summer palace]] and wore a copy of it on his wrist. In 1839, the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Templars]] plotted to take the diamond from Singh by [[Assassination\|assassinating]] the Maharaja, realizing that his successors did not share Singh's determination to protect it. During a feast at the Maharaja's palace, General [[Francis Cotton]] laced Singh's [[tea]] with a fatal [[poison]].<ref name="Brahman"~~>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brahman]]''<~~/~~ref~~>		In 1830, Singh acquired the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a powerful Piece of Eden, serving as its keeper for nine years. He hid the real artifact in a secret chamber beneath his [[Ranjit Singh's summer palace\|summer palace]] and wore a copy of it on his wrist. In 1839, the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Templars]] plotted to take the diamond from Singh by [[Assassination\|assassinating]] the Maharaja, realizing that his successors did not share Singh's determination to protect it. During a feast at the Maharaja's palace, General [[Francis Cotton]] laced Singh's [[tea]] with a fatal [[poison]].<ref name="Brahman" />

	As the [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Indian Assassin]] [[Arbaaz Mir]] tried to prevent Singh from drinking more of his tea, Cotton instead placed the blame on the Assassin, making [[guards]] chase Mir through the palace. Singh's health quickly deteriorated and his granddaughter [[Pyara Kaur]] came rushing to his aid. When she revealed that the Koh-i-Noor was in her possession, he implored her to flee the country with it and never return; Singh would perish that same night.<ref name="Brahman" />		As the [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Indian Assassin]] [[Arbaaz Mir]] tried to prevent Singh from drinking more of his tea, Cotton instead placed the blame on the Assassin, making [[Soldier\|guards]] chase Mir through the palace. Singh's health quickly deteriorated and his granddaughter [[Pyara Kaur]] came rushing to his aid. When she revealed that the Koh-i-Noor was in her possession, he implored her to flee the country with it and never return; Singh would perish that same night.<ref name="Brahman" />

	==Legacy==		===Legacy===
	Even after his death, Singh was venerated by ~~the~~ Sikhs across the world as one of the greatest heroes ~~in the~~ culture. In 2003, a 22-meter tall [[bronze]] statue of Singh was installed in the {{Wiki\|Parliament of India}}.<ref name="ACC" />		Even after his death, Singh was venerated by Sikhs across the world as one of the greatest heroes of their culture. In 2003, a 22-meter tall [[bronze]] statue of Singh was installed in the {{Wiki\|Parliament of India}}.<ref name="ACC" />

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center~~" spacing="small~~" widths="180">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
	ACBH Pyara with Ranjit Singh.jpg\|Singh with his granddaughter		ACBH Pyara with Ranjit Singh.jpg\|Singh with his granddaughter
	ACC India DB Ranjit Singh.png\|Singh in the [[Helix]] database		ACC India DB Ranjit Singh.png\|Singh in the [[Helix]] database
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	'''~~Maharaja~~ Ranjit Singh''' (1780–1839) was the founder of the [[Sikh Empire]], which rose to power in the [[Punjab]] region of the [[India]]n subcontinent in the early 19th century. He was also the keeper of the [[Koh-i-Noor]] [[diamond]], an [[Isu]] [[Piece of Eden\|artifact]], from 1830 until his demise.		'''Ranjit Singh''' (1780–1839) was the founder of the [[Sikh Empire]], which rose to power in the [[Punjab]] region of the [[India]]n subcontinent in the early 19th century. He was also the keeper of the [[Koh-i-Noor]] [[diamond]], an [[Isu]] [[Piece of Eden\|artifact]], from 1830 until his demise.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brahman]]'' {{1st}}		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brahman]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''
			*''[[Echoes of History]] – Indian Chronicles'' {{Mo}}

	==References==		==References==

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	'''Maharaja Ranjit Singh''' (1780–1839) was the founder of the [[Sikh Empire]], which rose to power in the [[Punjab]] region of the [[India]]n subcontinent in the early 19th century. He was also the ~~safekeeper~~ of the [[Koh-i-Noor]] diamond, a [[Isu\|~~First Civilization~~]] ~~artifact~~, from 1830 until his demise.		'''Maharaja Ranjit Singh''' (1780–1839) was the founder of the [[Sikh Empire]], which rose to power in the [[Punjab]] region of the [[India]]n subcontinent in the early 19th century. He was also the keeper of the [[Koh-i-Noor]] [[diamond]], an [[Isu]] [[Piece of Eden\|artifact]], from 1830 until his demise.

	==Biography==		==Biography==
	===Early life===		===Early life===
	Singh was the son of {{Wiki\|Maha Singh}}, a small faction leader heading a ''misl'', one of many entities comprising the region at the time. During childhood, he contracted smallpox which resulted in the loss of one of his eyes. When he was ~~twelve~~ years old, Singh succeeded his father.<ref name="ACC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Ranjit Singh]]</ref>		Singh was the son of {{Wiki\|Maha Singh}}, a small faction leader heading a ''misl'', one of many entities comprising the region at the time. During childhood, he contracted smallpox which resulted in the loss of one of his eyes. When he was 12 years old, Singh succeeded his father.<ref name="ACC">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Ranjit Singh]]</ref>

	===Rise of the Sikh Empire===		===Rise of the Sikh Empire===
	{{Quote\|Your people in Kashmir suffered a great tragedy, my friend. But those days have long passed and Singh's strength is all that stands between India and the growing British power.\|[[Hamid ~~(Amritsar)\|Hamid]]~~ to Arbaaz, 1839.\|Assassin's Creed: Brahman}}		{{Quote\|Your people in Kashmir suffered a great tragedy, my friend. But those days have long passed and Singh's strength is all that stands between India and the growing British power.\|Hamid to Arbaaz, 1839.\|Assassin's Creed: Brahman}}
	In the summer of 1799, Singh conquered the misl of {{Wiki\|Lahore}}, the economic capital ~~of the region~~. The ensuing expansion led him to be crowned Maharajah of Punjab at the age of ~~twenty~~. Singh then launched an attack on the {{Wiki\|Afghans}}, acquiring many territories where [[Islam]] was the predominant religion.<ref name="ACC" />		In the summer of 1799, Singh conquered the ''misl'' of {{Wiki\|Lahore}}, the region's economic capital. The ensuing expansion led him to be crowned Maharajah of Punjab at the age of 20. Singh then launched an attack on the {{Wiki\|Afghans}}, acquiring many territories where [[Islam]] was the predominant religion.<ref name="ACC" />

	While some of its conquests were violent, the Sikh Empire was, on the whole, very progressive and open-minded for its time. For the Sikhs, the rigid Hindu system of social castes did not apply as they considered all men to be equal. Similarly, they allowed other religions to be practiced freely. Wanting to have his memory live on in the Sikh religion, Singh had the sacred temple of [[Harmandir Sahib]] adorned with marble and gold leaf. As a result, ~~it was~~ referred to as the "Golden Temple" ~~by the western world~~.<ref name="ACC" />		While some of its conquests were violent, the Sikh Empire was, on the whole, very progressive and open-minded for its time. For the Sikhs, the rigid [[Hinduism\|Hindu]] system of social castes did not apply as they considered all men to be equal. Similarly, they allowed other religions to be practiced freely. Wanting to have his memory live on in the Sikh religion, Singh had the sacred temple of [[Harmandir Sahib]] adorned with [[marble]] and [[gold]] leaf. As a result, the western world has since referred to it as the "Golden Temple".<ref name="ACC" />

	With the annexation of [[Kashmir]] to the north and {{Wiki\|Sindh}} to the south, Muslims represented more than 70 ~~percent~~ of ~~subjects in~~ the Sikh Empire. It was a testament to its strength that the Empire remained standing while other Indian regions fell to the [[United Kingdom\|British]]. Singh was adamant about remaining in control of his lands, his resolve strengthened by his knowledge of the [[Templars]] and their desires to obtain India and its riches.<ref name="ACC" />		With the annexation of [[Kashmir]] to the north and {{Wiki\|Sindh}} to the south, Muslims represented more than 70% of the Sikh Empire's subjects. It was a testament to its strength that the Empire remained standing while other Indian regions fell to the [[United Kingdom\|British]]. Singh was adamant about remaining in control of his lands, his resolve strengthened by his knowledge of the [[Templars]] and their desires to obtain India and its riches.<ref name="ACC" />

	===The Koh-i-Noor===		===The Koh-i-Noor===
	{{Quote\|Take the Syamantaka Mani and go. Far from here. They will come for you. All of you. Your uncles will not have the strength to hold the empire together. The Punjab may fall, but we may still protect India herself. Go. And never return.\|Singh's last words to Pyara, 1839.\|Assassin's Creed: Brahman}}		{{Quote\|Take the Syamantaka Mani and go. Far from here. They will come for you. All of you. Your uncles will not have the strength to hold the empire together. The Punjab may fall, but we may still protect India herself. Go. And never return.\|Singh's last words to Pyara, 1839.\|Assassin's Creed: Brahman}}
	[[File:ACBH Pyara with dying Ranjit Singh.jpg\|thumb\|230px\|Singh poisoned by Francis Cotton]]		[[File:ACBH Pyara with dying Ranjit Singh.jpg\|thumb\|230px\|Singh poisoned by Francis Cotton]]
	In 1830, Singh acquired the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a powerful ~~[[Pieces of Eden\|~~Piece of Eden]], serving as its keeper for nine years. He hid the real artifact in a secret chamber beneath his [[Ranjit Singh's summer palace\|summer palace]] and wore a copy of it on his wrist. In 1839, the British Templars plotted to take the diamond from Singh by assassinating the Maharaja, realizing that his successors did not share Singh's determination to protect it. During a feast at the Maharaja's palace, ~~Singh was poisoned by~~ General [[Francis Cotton]].<ref name="Brahman">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brahman]]''</ref>		In 1830, Singh acquired the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a powerful Piece of Eden, serving as its keeper for nine years. He hid the real artifact in a secret chamber beneath his [[Ranjit Singh's summer palace\|summer palace]] and wore a copy of it on his wrist. In 1839, the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Templars]] plotted to take the diamond from Singh by [[Assassination\|assassinating]] the Maharaja, realizing that his successors did not share Singh's determination to protect it. During a feast at the Maharaja's palace, General [[Francis Cotton]] laced Singh's [[tea]] with a fatal [[poison]].<ref name="Brahman">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brahman]]''</ref>

	As the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Arbaaz Mir]] tried to prevent Singh from drinking more of his tea, Cotton instead placed the blame on the Assassin, making [[guards]] chase Mir through the palace. Singh's health quickly deteriorated, and his granddaughter [[Pyara Kaur]] came rushing to his aid. When she revealed that the Koh-i-Noor was in her possession, he implored her to flee the country with it and never return; Singh would perish that same night.<ref name="Brahman" />		As the [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Indian Assassin]] [[Arbaaz Mir]] tried to prevent Singh from drinking more of his tea, Cotton instead placed the blame on the Assassin, making [[guards]] chase Mir through the palace. Singh's health quickly deteriorated and his granddaughter [[Pyara Kaur]] came rushing to his aid. When she revealed that the Koh-i-Noor was in her possession, he implored her to flee the country with it and never return; Singh would perish that same night.<ref name="Brahman" />

	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
	Even after his death, Singh was venerated by the Sikhs across the world as one of the greatest heroes in the culture. In 2003, a 22-~~meters~~ bronze statue of Singh was installed in the {{Wiki\|Parliament of India}}.<ref name="ACC" />		Even after his death, Singh was venerated by the Sikhs across the world as one of the greatest heroes in the culture. In 2003, a 22-meter tall [[bronze]] statue of Singh was installed in the {{Wiki\|Parliament of India}}.<ref name="ACC" />

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brahman]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Brahman]]'' {{1st}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' ~~{{Mdat}}~~		*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	\|birth = 13 November 1780<br>{{Wiki\|Gujranwala}}, {{Wiki\|Sukerchakia Misl}}		\|birth = 13 November 1780<br>{{Wiki\|Gujranwala}}, {{Wiki\|Sukerchakia Misl}}
	\|death = 27 June 1839 (aged 58)<br>[[Amritsar]], [[Sikh Empire]]		\|death = 27 June 1839 {{C\|aged 58}}<br>[[Amritsar]], [[Sikh Empire]]
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	===The Koh-i-Noor===		===The Koh-i-Noor===
	{{Quote\|Take the Syamantaka Mani and go. Far from here. They will come for you. All of you. Your uncles will not have the strength to hold the empire together. The Punjab may fall, but we may still protect India herself. Go. And never return.\|Singh's last words to Pyara, 1839.\|Assassin's Creed: Brahman}}		{{Quote\|Take the Syamantaka Mani and go. Far from here. They will come for you. All of you. Your uncles will not have the strength to hold the empire together. The Punjab may fall, but we may still protect India herself. Go. And never return.\|Singh's last words to Pyara, 1839.\|Assassin's Creed: Brahman}}
			[[File:ACBH Pyara with dying Ranjit Singh.jpg\|thumb\|230px\|Singh poisoned by Francis Cotton]]
	In 1830, Singh acquired the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a powerful [[Pieces of Eden\|Piece of Eden]], serving as its keeper for nine years. He hid the real artifact in a secret chamber beneath his [[Ranjit Singh's summer palace\|summer palace]] and wore a copy of it on his wrist. In 1839, the British Templars plotted to take the diamond from Singh by assassinating the Maharaja, realizing that his successors did not share Singh's determination to protect it. During a feast at the Maharaja's palace, Singh was poisoned by General [[Francis Cotton]].<ref name="Brahman">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brahman]]''</ref>		In 1830, Singh acquired the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a powerful [[Pieces of Eden\|Piece of Eden]], serving as its keeper for nine years. He hid the real artifact in a secret chamber beneath his [[Ranjit Singh's summer palace\|summer palace]] and wore a copy of it on his wrist. In 1839, the British Templars plotted to take the diamond from Singh by assassinating the Maharaja, realizing that his successors did not share Singh's determination to protect it. During a feast at the Maharaja's palace, Singh was poisoned by General [[Francis Cotton]].<ref name="Brahman">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brahman]]''</ref>

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	ACBH Pyara with Ranjit Singh.jpg\|Singh with his granddaughter		ACBH Pyara with Ranjit Singh.jpg\|Singh with his granddaughter
	~~ACBH Pyara with dying Ranjit Singh.jpg\|Singh's final moments~~
	ACC India DB Ranjit Singh.png\|Singh in the [[Helix]] database		ACC India DB Ranjit Singh.png\|Singh in the [[Helix]] database
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	'''Maharaja Ranjit Singh''' (1780–1839) was the founder of the [[Sikh Empire]], which rose to power in the ~~{{Wiki\|~~Punjab}} region of the [[India]]n subcontinent in the early 19th century. He was also the safekeeper of the [[Koh-i-Noor]] diamond, a [[Isu\|First Civilization]] artifact, from 1830 until his demise.		'''Maharaja Ranjit Singh''' (1780–1839) was the founder of the [[Sikh Empire]], which rose to power in the [[Punjab]] region of the [[India]]n subcontinent in the early 19th century. He was also the safekeeper of the [[Koh-i-Noor]] diamond, a [[Isu\|First Civilization]] artifact, from 1830 until his demise.

	==Biography==		==Biography==

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	===Rise of the Sikh Empire===		===Rise of the Sikh Empire===
	{{Quote\|Your people in Kashmir suffered a great tragedy, my friend. But those days have long passed and Singh's strength is all that stands between India and the growing British power.\|[[Hamid (Amritsar)\|Hamid]] to Arbaaz, 1839.\|Assassin's Creed: Brahman}}		{{Quote\|Your people in Kashmir suffered a great tragedy, my friend. But those days have long passed and Singh's strength is all that stands between India and the growing British power.\|[[Hamid (Amritsar)\|Hamid]] to Arbaaz, 1839.\|Assassin's Creed: Brahman}}
	In the summer of 1799, Singh conquered the misl of {{Wiki\|Lahore}}, the economic capital of the region. The ensuing expansion led him to be crowned Maharajah of Punjab at the age of twenty. Singh then launched an attack on the {{Wiki\|Afghans}}, acquiring many territories where ~~{{Wiki\|~~Islam}} was the predominant religion.<ref name="ACC" />		In the summer of 1799, Singh conquered the misl of {{Wiki\|Lahore}}, the economic capital of the region. The ensuing expansion led him to be crowned Maharajah of Punjab at the age of twenty. Singh then launched an attack on the {{Wiki\|Afghans}}, acquiring many territories where [[Islam]] was the predominant religion.<ref name="ACC" />

	While some of its conquests were violent, the Sikh Empire was, on the whole, very progressive and open-minded for its time. For the Sikhs, the rigid Hindu system of social castes did not apply as they considered all men to be equal. Similarly, they allowed other religions to be practiced freely. Wanting to have his memory live on in the Sikh religion, Singh had the sacred temple of [[Harmandir Sahib]] adorned with marble and gold leaf. As a result, it was referred to as the "Golden Temple" by the western world.<ref name="ACC" />		While some of its conquests were violent, the Sikh Empire was, on the whole, very progressive and open-minded for its time. For the Sikhs, the rigid Hindu system of social castes did not apply as they considered all men to be equal. Similarly, they allowed other religions to be practiced freely. Wanting to have his memory live on in the Sikh religion, Singh had the sacred temple of [[Harmandir Sahib]] adorned with marble and gold leaf. As a result, it was referred to as the "Golden Temple" by the western world.<ref name="ACC" />

	With the annexation of [[Kashmir]] to the north and {{Wiki\|Sindh}} to the south, ~~{{Wiki\|~~Muslims}} represented more than 70 percent of subjects in the Sikh Empire. It was a testament to its strength that the Empire remained standing while other Indian regions fell to the [[United Kingdom\|British]]. Singh was adamant about remaining in control of his lands, his resolve strengthened by his knowledge of the [[Templars]] and their desires to obtain India and its riches.<ref name="ACC" />		With the annexation of [[Kashmir]] to the north and {{Wiki\|Sindh}} to the south, Muslims represented more than 70 percent of subjects in the Sikh Empire. It was a testament to its strength that the Empire remained standing while other Indian regions fell to the [[United Kingdom\|British]]. Singh was adamant about remaining in control of his lands, his resolve strengthened by his knowledge of the [[Templars]] and their desires to obtain India and its riches.<ref name="ACC" />

	===The Koh-i-Noor===		===The Koh-i-Noor===

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	{{Quote\|You're one of a kind. Benevolent, they say. All castes and creeds under one roof. You haven't even the temper to order the death of one lowly thief.\|Francis Cotton to Ranjit Singh, 1839.\|Assassin's Creed: Brahman}}		{{Quote\|You're one of a kind. Benevolent, they say. All castes and creeds under one roof. You haven't even the temper to order the death of one lowly thief.\|Francis Cotton to Ranjit Singh, 1839.\|Assassin's Creed: Brahman}}

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