Expansion of British Power in Punjab
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Why did the British want to impose direct British rule over Punjab?

  • To weaken the Sikh power led by Ranjit Singh.
  • To take advantage of the weakening Sikh power after the death of Ranjit Singh. (correct)
  • To prevent anarchy and confusion within Punjab.
  • To support Rani Jindan's regency over Punjab.
  • What led to the humiliating Treaty of Lahore in 1846?

  • The corrupt nobles provoking the army. (correct)
  • The heroism of the Sikh army.
  • The treachery of British leaders.
  • The support of Rani Jindan and Maharaja Dalip Singh.
  • What happened to Maharaja Dalip Singh and Rani Jindan after the First Anglo-Sikh War?

  • They were pensioned off and sent to England. (correct)
  • They were exiled to Russia.
  • They were executed by the British.
  • They were given leadership of a new Sikh army.
  • Who was responsible for selling Kashmir to the Dogra King, Gulab Singh?

    <p>Rani Jindan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What started the Second Anglo-Sikh War in 1848?

    <p>Local revolts led by freedom-loving Sikhs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the two prominent leaders of revolts during the Second Anglo-Sikh War?

    <p>Diwan Mulraj and Chattar Singh Attariwala.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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