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Answer» The importance of the conquest of Amritsar by Ranjit Singh was as under: - It was the religious capital of the Sikhs. Its occupation raised the prestige of Ranjit Singh.
- As a result of the conquest of Amritsar, the military power of Ranjit Singh increased.
The fort of Lohgarh proved to be a boon for Ranjit Singh. He got the famous gun Zamzama from Mai Sukhan. - Ranjit Singh got the services of Akali Phool Singh and his 2000 Nihang comrades. Because of the extraordinary courage and bravery of the Nihangs, Ranjit Singh won many glorious victories.
- As a result of the conquest of Amritsar, Ranjit Singh’s name and fame spread far and wide. Many Indians gave up the jobs of the East India Company and got employment with Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Many European soldiers also joined the army of the Maharaja.
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