History · Society and Culture
UGC NET June 2023 History (Shift-I)
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- 1. The Sikhs under Banda Bahadur enjoyed dramatic success in the sarkars of Sarhind, Hisar and Saharanpur
- 2. Banda Bahadur set up a capital at Mukhlispur
- 3. Banda Bahadur issued coins in the names of the Sikh Gurus
- 4. Banda Bahadur began to use the seal of the Mughals on his orders
- 5. Banda Bahadur had an alliance with Raja Ajit Singh of Marwar
A2 and 3 only
B3 only
C1, 2 and 3 only ✓ Correct
D3, 4 and 5 only
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3 only — The correct statements are 1, 2 and 3 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2 and 3 only.
★The Sikhs under Banda Bahadur enjoyed dramatic success in the sarkars of Sarhind, Hisar and Saharanpur.
★Banda Bahadur set up a capital at Mukhlispur and renamed it Lohgarh.
★He issued coins in the names of the Sikh Gurus, using the Persian script.
★He never accepted the dominance of the Mughals or used their seal, so the fourth statement is wrong.
★He had no alliance with Ajit Singh of Marwar, so the fifth statement is wrong.
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