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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 43

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 6 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q43

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 In which of the following cities did Maharaja Ranjit Singh establish his capital in 1799?


 

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Lahore

In 1799, Maharaja Ranjit Singh captured Lahore and soon established it as the capital of the Sikh Empire. Under his rule, Lahore flourished as a political, cultural, and economic center. It remained the capital throughout his reign and symbolized the strength and unity of the Sikh kingdom.