States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations

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Bhangi Misl, a major Sikh confederacy in the 18th century, had its headquarters in Amritsar. Founded by Chhajja Singh Dhillon, it significantly controlled territory in Punjab and was the first to mint Khalsa currency and control the Zamzama cannon.

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Princess Karamjit Singh of Kapurthala (1915–2002) was titled “Pearl of India” and “Rose of India”, was multilingual, and recipient of Empire of India Medal (1944). She inspired designers like Mollie Parnis and Mainbocher, and is recognized for her prominence in Punjab’s royal heritage.

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Wazir Khan, the Nawab of Sirhind, ordered the execution of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons, Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh, at Sirhind in 1704. Their refusal to convert led to their martyrdom, commemorated annually at Fatehgarh Sahib during the Shaheedi Jor Mela.

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Diwan Moti Ram (1770–1837), son of Dewan Mokham Chand, became the first Sikh governor of Kashmir in 1819. He also governed Jalandhar Doab, participated in the Multan campaign (1818), and served as a diplomat and military leader under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

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The Communist Party of India led the Harsha Chhina Mogha Morcha in Punjab (1946-47), protesting irrigation issues. About 950 peasants were jailed. Leaders included Achhar Singh Chhina. The protest led to water supply restoration and participants were later recognized as freedom fighters by the government.

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Amrita Pritam was the first female winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award for Punjabi literature in 1956 for her book Sunehade. She was a renowned Punjabi poet, novelist, and recipient of Jnanpith and Padma Vibhushan. Her notable works include “Pinjar” and the poem “Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu”.

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Sohan Singh Seetal was a prominent Punjabi writer famed for exploring women’s issues and rural Punjab in his works. His novel “Jug Badal Gaya” earned him the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1974. Seetal’s literature significantly depicted the social realities of Central Punjab’s peasant life.

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Asa di Var, a collection of 24 stanzas in Guru Granth Sahib (ang 462-475), was compiled by Guru Arjan in 1604 AD. It includes compositions by Guru Nanak, Guru Angad, and Guru Ram Das, unified by theme. Some scholars debate whether Guru Nanak wrote it in parts or as a whole.

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Gulzar Singh Sandhu, born 1935 in Kotla Badla, Ludhiana, received the 1982 Sahitya Akademi Award for “Amar Katha.” He has also been honored with the International Association of Authors award and the Shiromani Punjabi Sahityakar Puraskar, and served as chief editor of The Punjabi Tribune.

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Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, built 1839–1848, is in Lahore near Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort. It features Sikh, Hindu, and Islamic architectural styles. The site houses the ashes of Ranjit Singh and others, symbolizing his legacy as Sikh Empire founder.