Punjab under Sikhs — Mains Questions

Analyze the administrative and military innovations introduced by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. How did these contribute to the consolidation and longevity of the Sikh Empire?

Examine the factors that led to the decline of the Sikh Empire after the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and its eventual annexation by the British.

Compare and contrast the administrative and military systems of the Sikh Empire under Ranjit Singh with those of any two other contemporary regional powers in India. What unique features defined the Sikh model?