Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the ruler of Punjab. State whether true or false.

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Answer: The given statement is True.

British wanted to conquer Punjab.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh prevented it.

In 1839, after the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, two prolonged wars were fought between Sikh Kingdom and the British.

By 1849, the British managed to annex Punjab.

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