Raj Kaur became Ranjit 's regent during his minority and managed the affairs of the Sukerchakia Misl .
Ranjit Singh was 9 - years - old at the time of his father 's death in 1790 .
Raj Kaur became Ranjit Singh 's regent during his minority and managed the affairs of the Sukerchakia Misl .
Ranjit Singh was 9 - years - old at the time of his father 's death in 1790 .