Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Statue Defaced in Canada by Palestinian Supporters | VIDEO

New Delhi: Supporters of Palestine, while protesting in Cana's Brampton, attacked and defaced statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh at a Square in city, generating outrage and anger among people. 

video of act surfaced on social media and went viral.

Who is Maharaja Ranjit Singh

Maharaja Ranjit Singh who was an exemplary and strong Sikh ruler, successfully repelled many Afghan attacks in Punjab and protected country from invasion.  

Maharaja Ranjit Singh, often referred to as 'Lion of Punjab ,' was founder and first ruler of Sikh Empire, which he established in early 19th century.  Despite losing sight in one eye due to smallpox in his childhood, Ranjit Singh h formidable leer and military strategist, and consolidated a large Sikh empire and challenged much stronger Afghans and fought British expansion. His ministration included people from various religious backgrounds, including Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims, and Europeans. 

Ranjit Singh is widely respected and loved in country.