Ranjit Singh led an army of Sikh soldiers to conquer Lahore, a city that had been under the control of the Durrani dynasty, which ruled parts of northern India. In a meticulously planned military campaign, he galvanized various Sikh misls and united them against a common foe. Ranjit Singh's forces engaged in several skirmishes, demonstrating their superior strategy and morale. On July 12, Lahore's fortifications fell to Ranjit Singh’s troops, effectively ending Durrani rule in the region. The victory at Lahore was not just a military achievement; it symbolized the resurgence of Sikh power during a time when the region was rife with instability and strife. Following the capture, Ranjit Singh was proclaimed the Maharaja, which solidified his status as a leader and established a new administrative structure that would encompass much of the Punjab region. This conquest also opened avenues for reforms in governance and military organization, setting the foundations for what would become the Sikh Empire.