States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations

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Banda Singh Bahadur was appointed by Guru Gobind Singh in 1708 to lead the Khalsa against the Mughals. He captured territories in Punjab, won battles like Sonipat and Samana, and established Sikh rule, issuing the first Sikh coins and land reforms.

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In 1772, Sahib Singh led the Sikh forces during the 14-day siege of Kunjpura fort, overcoming Mughal Ali Khan’s Mughal-Maratha garrison. This victory increased Sikh influence in the region, alarming both the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II and Maratha chief Janko Rao.

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Guru Amar Das Ji, the third Sikh Guru, founded Goindwal Sahib in 16th century, now in Tarn Taran district, Punjab. He also constructed the first Sikh Baoli (stepwell) there, making the city a significant religious and historical center for Sikhs.

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Guru Ram Das Ji was the fourth Sikh Guru from 1574 to 1581 and founded Amritsar; he was succeeded by his son, Guru Arjan Dev Ji. His hymns are included in Guru Granth Sahib.

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Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708) was the tenth and last human Guru of Sikhs, founder of Khalsa. He introduced the Five Ks and declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru. He was born in Patna, Bihar.

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Baba Buddha was appointed the first Granthi by Guru Arjan Dev to care for Adi Granth at Harmandir Sahib. He played a key role in early Sikhism and performed significant ceremonies, including the anointment of five Sikh Gurus. The Granthi traditionally recites and maintains Guru Granth Sahib.

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Lahore, Multan, and Kashmir were integral provinces under Maharaja Ranjit Singh's rule. His kingdom was divided into four main provinces, namely Lahore, Multan, Kashmir, and Peshawar, each headed by a Nizam. This administrative structure enabled efficient governance and revenue management within the Sikh Empire.

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Arya Samaj was founded by Dayanand Saraswati in 1875; it promoted Vedic teachings and social reform. Its Lahore branch started in 1877. Brahmo Samaj was started by Raja Rammohan Roy in 1828, and Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897.

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The Khilafat Movement (1919-1922) was led by brothers Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali, who became key nationalist leaders. They sought preservation of the Ottoman Caliphate after World War I and played crucial roles in mobilizing support across British India, including Punjab, for non-cooperation against British policies.

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Punjab has six Ramsar sites: Harike Lake, Kanjli Wetland, Ropar Wetland, Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary, Beas Conservation Reserve, and Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve.