Q. Consider the following pairs regarding the princely states of Punjab and their founders:
  1. Patiala – Baba Ala Singh
  2. Jind – Gajpat Singh
  3. Nabha – Hamir Singh
  4. Faridkot – Kapur Singh Brar
  5. Kapurthala – Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Notes: All five pairs are correctly matched: Patiala (Baba Ala Singh, 1763), Jind (Gajpat Singh, 1763), Nabha (Hamir Singh, 1763), Faridkot (Kapur Singh Brar, early 18th century), and Kapurthala (Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, circa 1772). These dynasties belonged to various Jat and Kalal clans in Punjab.
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