States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations

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The Bharatas chiefly settled on Sarasvatī River in early Vedic times. They won the Battle of Ten Kings near the Paruṣnī (Ravi), later merging with the Pūrus to form the Kuru dynasty. Their patron god was Indra, and notable priests were Viśvāmitra and Vasiṣṭha.

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The “Northern Satraps” were a dynasty of Indo-Scythian (“Saka”) rulers who controlled the area of Punjab and Mathura, succeeding the Indo-Greeks from the late 1st century BCE to the 2nd century CE. They are distinguished from the “Western Satraps” who ruled simultaneously in Sindh, Gujarat, and Malwa. Key rulers among the Northern Satraps included Hagana, Rajuvula, and Sodasa, who were known for their coins, inscriptions, and patronage of religious monuments, according to historical records.

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Nathu Dhobi was the first freedom fighter to lead the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh struggle in Amritsar, Punjab. His leadership is less commonly mentioned compared to others, but he played a significant pioneering role during the tragic event.

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Bhim Sen Sachar became Punjab’s first Chief Minister in 1952. He served thrice as CM, joined Pakistan’s assembly post-Partition, returned to India, later served as Governor of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, and was the father of Rajinder Sachar.

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Guru Gobind Singh Ji established Kavi Darbars, or poet courts, in Anandpur and Paonta Sahib, inspiring Sikh literary culture. These gatherings featured 52 poets and were key in producing Sikh scriptures, Braj and Persian poetry, and Indian epics’ translations. They greatly nurtured Sikh intellectual and literary traditions.

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Ik Onkar (ੴ) is the primary Sikh symbol, denoting the singular, monotheistic unity of God, and appears at the beginning of the Guru Granth Sahib’s Mul Mantar. It combines ‘Ik’ (One) and ‘Onkar’ (God), signifying the core Sikh belief in one supreme reality.

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Gatka, Sikh martial art, originated from Shastar Vidya. Practiced in Punjab since the 15th century, it combines weapon skills and spiritual training. Banned during British rule, it is now recognized in national games. Gatka remains integral to Sikh and Punjabi martial traditions.

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Hazuri Bagh in Lahore was constructed in 1818 under the supervision of Faqir Azizuddin for Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The marble for the garden came from various Lahore mausoleums. Today, the garden is a significant historic site near Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque.

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Gurgaddi Diwas is observed on October 20th, commemorating Guru Gobind Singh Ji declaring Guru Granth Sahib Ji as the eternal Sikh Guru in 1708 at Nanded, Maharashtra. This marks the scriptural Guru’s enthronement, replacing human Gurus in Sikh tradition.

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Major Dhan Singh Thapa served in 1/8 Gorkha Rifles and received the Param Vir Chakra for outstanding bravery at Srijap 1 post during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. The regiment is noted for its valour, and a post near Pangong Tso is named after him.