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Question 1

The capital of Raja Ranjit Singh of Punjab was located at?

Accepted Answer

Lahore. The Sikh territories in the late eighteenth century extended from the Indus to the Yamuna but they were divided under different rulers. One of them, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, reunited these groups and established his capital at Lahore in 1799.

Question 2

Nadir Shah invaded India in the year

Accepted Answer

1739. Nadir Shah was the ruler of Iran and the founder of Afsharid dynasty. He invaded northern India in 1739.

Question 3

Mughal Emperor Shah Alam has granted the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa to East India Company in exchange of yearly payment of Rupees

Accepted Answer

In 26 Lacs. Treaty of Allahabad, 1765 were concluded in two parts, in first part Robert Clive negotiated with Nawab of Awadh and in second part negotiated with Shah Alam II. Under the second treaty Robert Clive with Shah Alam II the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa were granted to the East India Company in lieu of an annual payment of Rs. 26 lakhs.

Question 4

Who was the last Guru of Sikhs ?

Accepted Answer

Guru Govind Singh. The last Guru of the Sikhs was Guru Govind Singh. He was born on 22 December, 1666 AD in Patna (Bihar). He was the son of Guru Teg Bahadur Singh. He ascended the throne in just 9 years of age. Guru Govind Singh founded the Khalsa sect which was an exclusive group of Soldier-saints. According to Sikh tradition, Sikkhism was founded by Guru Nanak.

Question 5

When was the battle of Plassey fought?

Accepted Answer

June 23, 1757 A.D.. The battle of Plassey was fought between Siraj-ud-daula of Bengal and the British East India Company and Mir Jafar on 23 June, 1757. This battle laid the foundation of the British empire it ended with the victory of the British East India company over Siraj-ud-Daula. Arrival of European