Sirdar Gulab Singh (? – 1799), son of Bhai Desu Singh (? – 1782), became the chief of the Bhangi Misl after the death of his father. He made Amritsar as his headquarters. He built several buildings and set up several gardens in the city. Later, he attacked Kasur and subjugated the chief of Kasur. By this time Bhangi Misl had more then 6000 soldiers. The territory of the Misl yielded revenue of about one million rupees. On July 7, 1799 Maharaja Ranjit Singh captured Lahore. At this Gujjar Singh Bhangi, Sahib Singh Bhangi, Jassa Singh Ramgarhia and Nijam-ud-Din (who was a tributary of Gujjar Singh) joined hands and led a joint army against Ranjit Singh. This army encamped at village Bhasin (near Lahore). For about two month this army dared not to attack Lahore. During this time Gulab Singh died due to heavy drinking.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)