During the Sikh Empire's zenith, the empire was prosperous and influential, controlling a vast kingdom. The map provides valuable insights into the geography and political landscape of the region during the 19th century, including the boundaries and territories controlled by the Sikh Empire. However, after Maharaja Ranjit Singh died in 1839, the Sikh Empire began to decline due to political instability and power struggles. The British eventually annexed the Sikh Empire in 1849 after the Second Anglo-Sikh War, significantly changing the region's political and cultural landscape. Despite the annexation of the Sikh Empire by the British in 1849, the legacy of the Sikh Empire and the fight for a homeland for the Sikh community continue to shape the region's political landscape.