This book on the life and times of Maharaja Ranjit Singh is a rare and highly researched work on the subject. The author Lepel Griffin has written extensively on the Punjab and Sikh history. He analyses the subject quite objectively. He compares the Sikh monarchy with Napoleonic in the suddenness of its rise, the brilliancy of its success and completeness of its overthrow. This book will always remain an asset for general readers and all those who want to undertake further research on the subject. Maharaja Ranjit Singh by Sir Lepel Griffin brings to life the history of one of the most iconic figures in Indian history. This remarkable narrative highlights the life and reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the visionary ruler who united the Sikh Empire and shaped the course of Punjab's history. Griffin's detailed portrayal showcases the valor, strategic brilliance, and cultural depth of Ranjit Singh's leadership, making this book a vital resource for anyone interested in the history of the Indian subcontinent.
 
Sir Lepel Henry Griffin was a British administrator and diplomat during the British Raj period in India. Lepel Henry Griffin was born in Watford, England on 20 July 1838. In 1880 he became Chief Secretary of the Punjab.
He was sent as a diplomatic representative to Kabul, at the end of the Second Afghan War. He was then Governor-General's Agent in Central India and Resident in Indore; and Resident in Hyderabad.