Kharak Singh

Kharak Singh (1801 – 1840) was the second ruler of the Sikh Empire, succeeding his father Ranjit Singh after his death in June 1839. He was the father of Pyara Kaur, a notable wielder of the Koh-i-Noor, and is an ancestor of Monima Das.

Kharak's reign as Maharaja was cut short by his poisoning in October 1839, which left him bedridden and which he eventually succumbed to a year later. His death left the Sikh Empire in a state of turmoil, as both his son Nau Nihal Singh, who succeeded him as Maharaja from 1839 to 1840, and brother Sher Singh, who reigned from 1841 to 1843, were similarly assassinated. Eventually, Kharak's youngest brother Duleep Singh, who was only five years old at the time, was appointed Maharaja in 1843, though he was exiled to England not long after.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Brahman
• Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India (mentioned only)
• Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned in Database entry only)