The Founder of the Sikh Empire

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Who was the founder of the Sikh Empire?

  1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh

  2. Guru Gobind Singh

  3. Banda Singh Bahadur

  4. Nawab Kapur Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire. He was born in 1780 in Gujranwala, Punjab, and died in 1839 in Lahore, Punjab.

In which year did Maharaja Ranjit Singh establish the Sikh Empire?

  1. 1799

  2. 1801

  3. 1805

  4. 1809


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Maharaja Ranjit Singh established the Sikh Empire in 1801 after defeating the Afghan ruler, Zaman Shah Durrani, at the Battle of Amritsar.

Which city served as the capital of the Sikh Empire?

  1. Lahore

  2. Amritsar

  3. Patiala

  4. Ludhiana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lahore served as the capital of the Sikh Empire from 1799 to 1849.

What was the title given to Maharaja Ranjit Singh by the British?

  1. Lion of the Punjab

  2. Maharaja of the Sikhs

  3. Sardar-e-Khalsa

  4. King of Lahore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The British gave Maharaja Ranjit Singh the title of 'Lion of the Punjab' due to his military prowess and leadership.

Which Sikh general was known as the 'Lion of Lahore'?

  1. Hari Singh Nalwa

  2. Akali Phula Singh

  3. Jassa Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Baba Deep Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hari Singh Nalwa was known as the 'Lion of Lahore' due to his bravery and military skills. He played a key role in expanding the Sikh Empire's territory.

What was the name of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's famous horse?

  1. Laili

  2. Heer

  3. Ranjit

  4. Sher-e-Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharaja Ranjit Singh's famous horse was named Laili. It was a black mare of Arabian breed.

Which Sikh ruler succeeded Maharaja Ranjit Singh after his death?

  1. Maharaja Kharak Singh

  2. Maharaja Sher Singh

  3. Maharaja Duleep Singh

  4. Maharaja Ranbir Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharaja Kharak Singh succeeded Maharaja Ranjit Singh as the ruler of the Sikh Empire after his death in 1839.

What was the name of the treaty signed between the British and the Sikh Empire in 1846?

  1. Treaty of Amritsar

  2. Treaty of Lahore

  3. Treaty of Bhyrowal

  4. Treaty of Ferozepur


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Treaty of Lahore was signed between the British and the Sikh Empire in 1846 after the First Anglo-Sikh War. The treaty resulted in the annexation of Kashmir and the Jullundur Doab by the British.

Which Sikh ruler was known as the 'Last Maharaja of the Sikhs'?

  1. Maharaja Ranjit Singh

  2. Maharaja Sher Singh

  3. Maharaja Duleep Singh

  4. Maharaja Kharak Singh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maharaja Duleep Singh was the last Maharaja of the Sikhs. He was deposed by the British in 1849 after the Second Anglo-Sikh War.

What was the name of the Sikh kingdom founded by Maharaja Ranjit Singh?

  1. Sikh Empire

  2. Khalsa Raj

  3. Sardar-e-Khalsa

  4. Sher-e-Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikh kingdom founded by Maharaja Ranjit Singh was known as the Sikh Empire.

Which Sikh ruler was known as the 'Father of the Khalsa'?

  1. Guru Gobind Singh

  2. Maharaja Ranjit Singh

  3. Banda Singh Bahadur

  4. Nawab Kapur Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Gobind Singh is known as the 'Father of the Khalsa' because he founded the Khalsa, the Sikh community, in 1699.

Which Sikh ruler was known as the 'Lion of the Khalsa'?

  1. Hari Singh Nalwa

  2. Akali Phula Singh

  3. Jassa Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Baba Deep Singh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Akali Phula Singh was known as the 'Lion of the Khalsa' due to his bravery and military skills. He played a key role in defending the Sikh Empire against its enemies.

Which Sikh ruler was known as the 'Sword of the Khalsa'?

  1. Hari Singh Nalwa

  2. Akali Phula Singh

  3. Jassa Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Baba Deep Singh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jassa Singh Ahluwalia was known as the 'Sword of the Khalsa' due to his military prowess and leadership. He played a key role in expanding the Sikh Empire's territory.

Which Sikh ruler was known as the 'Saint-Soldier of the Khalsa'?

  1. Hari Singh Nalwa

  2. Akali Phula Singh

  3. Jassa Singh Ahluwalia

  4. Baba Deep Singh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Baba Deep Singh was known as the 'Saint-Soldier of the Khalsa' due to his devotion to Sikhism and his bravery in battle. He is revered as a martyr in the Sikh community.

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