States PCS: Punjab GK Questions for PPSC Examinations

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In 1764, the Sikhs defeated Afghan governor Zain Khan Sirhindi at the Battle of Sirhind, ending Afghan dominance in the region. The Sikhs captured the city, demolished its fort, and strengthened their power base in Punjab. Later, Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib was built on the site.

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Majha region includes districts such as Amritsar and Gurdaspur. Doaba consists of Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, not Patiala. Malwa includes Bathinda, Ludhiana, and Patiala among others. Thus, only statements 1 and 3 are correctly matched according to standard geography of Punjab.

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During Mahmud of Ghazni’s invasions, the capital of the Hindushahi dynasty, particularly during the battle against Anand Pala in 1013 AD, was Waihind (also spelled as Udabhandapura), which was located near present-day Peshawar. While the Hindushahi rulers had previously moved their capital to Peshawar, Waihind served as a significant capital and the site of a major battle against Mahmud of Ghazni.

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Fazl Ali Commission (1953) led the States Reorganisation on linguistic basis but overlooked Punjabi Suba Movement’s demand for a Punjabi-speaking state. The final reorganisation created linguistic states, but Punjab’s demand was accepted only later in 1966 after persistent agitation.

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Bibi Bhani was Guru Amar Das’s daughter. Guru Amar Das was the third Sikh Guru and established 22 manjis. Bibi Bhani married Guru Ram Das, the fourth Guru, and her son was Guru Arjan Dev. Amritsar’s land was donated by Emperor Akbar to Bibi Bhani.

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Guru Tegh Bahadur founded Chak Nanaki in 1665 by purchasing land from the Raja of Bilaspur. The town was later renamed Sri Anandpur Sahib and is located on the bank of river Sutlej near Makhowal village, Punjab.

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Banda Singh Bahadur led Sikhs at Chappar Chiri (1710), defeating Mughal forces under Wazir Khan and capturing Sirhind, avenging Guru Gobind Singh’s sons’ execution.

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Jassa Singh Ahluwalia commanded Sikh forces at Ram Rauni in 1748, successfully defending against a prolonged Mughal siege near Amritsar. The defense was pivotal in Sikh history, showcasing their resilience and setting the stage for later Sikh military prominence.

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh led Sikh forces during the 1834–35 Khyber Pass standoff. The conflict saw Sikhs seizing Peshawar and a confrontation with Dost Mohammad Khan. No actual battle occurred, and Afghans eventually withdrew, strengthening Sikh control of Peshawar under Hari Singh Nalwa.

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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.