Rise of the Sikhs MCQ: Guru Tegh Bahadur, Dal Khalsa & the First Anglo-Sikh War

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.What was the result of the Battle of Chillianwala?

   • A.Sikh Victory
   • B.British Victory
   • C.Undecided✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Treaty of Lahore

   Explanation: The Battle of Chillianwala (13th January 1849) ended undecided.

2. Q2.Who was the Governor-General of India during the Battle of Chillianwala?

   • A.Lord Hardinge
   • B.Lord Dalhousie✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Lord Canning
   • D.Lord Ellenborough

   Explanation: Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General of India during this war.

3. Q3.During which period did Maharaja Duleep Singh rule?

   • A.1839 - 1843
   • B.1843 - 1849✓ Correct Answer
   • C.1801 - 1839
   • D.1845 - 1857

   Explanation: Maharaja Duleep Singh ruled from 1843 to 1849.

4. Q4.Where did Maharaja Duleep Singh die?

   • A.London
   • B.Paris✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Lahore
   • D.Moscow

   Explanation: Maharaja Duleep Singh died in Paris on 23rd October, 1893.

5. Q5.Where did the funeral of Maharaja Duleep Singh take place?

   • A.India
   • B.Paris
   • C.England✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Russia

   Explanation: His funeral took place in England.

6. Q6.Which religion did Maharaja Duleep Singh convert to?

   • A.Islam
   • B.Christianity✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Hinduism
   • D.Buddhism

   Explanation: Maharaja Duleep Singh converted to Christianity and traveled to Russia.

7. Q7.Who was appointed as the director of the three-member body to administer Punjab after annexation in 1849?

   • A.John Lawrence
   • B.Charles Gravil Mansel
   • C.Sir Henry Lawrence✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Lord Dalhousie

   Explanation: Lord Dalhousie made a three-member body consisting of Sir Henry Lawrence as director.

8. Q8.Who among the following was a member of the three-member body to administer Punjab?

   • A.John Lawrence✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Charles Napier
   • C.Lord Gough
   • D.Edwardes

   Explanation: The members were John Lawrence and Charles Gravil Mansel, with Sir Henry Lawrence as director.

9. Q9.Who among the following was one of the Dogra Brothers who caused chaos in Punjab?

   • A.Chait Singh
   • B.Atar Singh
   • C.Dhyan Singh✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Lahna Singh

   Explanation: The Dogra Brothers consisted of Dhyan Singh, Ghulab Singh, and Suchet Singh.

10. Q10.Who among the following was a Sandhawaliya Sardar?

    • A.Ghulab Singh
    • B.Suchet Singh
    • C.Ajeet Singh✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Dhyan Singh

    Explanation: The Sandhawaliya Sardar group included Chait Singh, Atar Singh, Lahna Singh, and his nephew Ajeet Singh.

11. Q11.Who constructed the 'Akal Takht' (Throne of the Almighty)?

    • A.Guru Ramdas
    • B.Guru Arjan Dev
    • C.Guru Hargovind✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Guru Gobind Singh

    Explanation: Guru Hargovind constructed the 'Akal Takht' opposite to Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar.

12. Q12.Which Sikh Guru introduced the concept of 'Miri' and 'Piri'?

    • A.Guru Nanak
    • B.Guru Hargovind✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Guru Tegh Bahadur
    • D.Guru Gobind Singh

    Explanation: Guru Hargovind adopted two swords representing 'Miri' (temporal power) and 'Piri' (spiritual power).

13. Q13.Which Sikh Guru blessed Dara Shikoh, the son of Shah Jahan?

    • A.Guru Har Rai✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Guru Harkishan
    • C.Guru Tegh Bahadur
    • D.Guru Gobind Singh

    Explanation: Guru Har Rai blessed Dara Shikoh and helped him, which led to conflict with Aurangzeb.

14. Q14.Which Sikh Guru died of smallpox at a young age?

    • A.Guru Har Rai
    • B.Guru Harkishan✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Guru Gobind Singh
    • D.Guru Tegh Bahadur

    Explanation: Guru Harkishan, the eighth Guru, died of smallpox in Delhi. He is also known as the Child Guru.

15. Q15.Who was the Mughal Emperor when Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred?

    • A.Jahangir
    • B.Shah Jahan
    • C.Aurangzeb✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Bahadur Shah I

    Explanation: Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed on the orders of Aurangzeb in 1675 AD.

16. Q16.What is the name of the letter written by Guru Gobind Singh to Aurangzeb?

    • A.Dasam Granth
    • B.Zafarnama✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Vichitra Natak
    • D.Chandi Di Var

    Explanation: Guru Gobind Singh wrote 'Zafarnama' (Epistle of Victory) to Aurangzeb in Persian.

17. Q17.Who established the 'Dal Khalsa'?

    • A.Kapoor Singh✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
    • C.Ranjit Singh
    • D.Banda Bahadur

    Explanation: Kapoor Singh founded the 'Dal Khalsa'. Later, Jassa Singh Ahluwalia took over its leadership.

18. Q18.During whose reign was Banda Bahadur executed?

    • A.Aurangzeb
    • B.Bahadur Shah I
    • C.Farrukh Siyar✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Muhammad Shah

    Explanation: Banda Bahadur was captured and executed in Delhi in 1716 AD during the reign of Farrukh Siyar.

19. Q19.How many 'Misls' (confederacies) were there in the Sikh Confederacy?

    • A.10
    • B.11
    • C.12✓ Correct Answer
    • D.14

    Explanation: The entire Sikh community was divided into 12 Misls.

20. Q20.Which treaty ended the First Anglo-Sikh War?

    • A.Treaty of Amritsar
    • B.Treaty of Lahore✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Treaty of Bhaironwal
    • D.Treaty of Peshawar

    Explanation: The First Anglo-Sikh War ended with the Treaty of Lahore on 9th March 1846.