Consider the following statements :
1.The Sikh empire was founded by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the 17th century.
2.He was influenced by the teachings of tenth guru Guru Gobind Singh
3.The Takht of Patna Sahib and Takht of Hazur Sahib were established by him.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
1 and 3 Only
Incorrect AnswerAll of these
Correct AnswerExplanation:
The Sikh Empire (also Sikh Khalsa Raj, Sarkar-i-Khalsa or Pañjab (Punjab) Empire) was a major power in the Indian subcontinent, formed under the leadership of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the 17th century , who established a secular empire based in the Punjab. The empire existed from 1799, when Ranjit Singh captured Lahore, to 1849 and was forged on the foundations of the Khalsa from a collection of autonomous Sikh misls.
He was influenced by the teachings of Guru Gobind Singh and he also directed construction of two of the most sacred Sikh temples, being the birthplace and place of assassination of Guru Gobind Singh - Takht Sri Patna Sahib and Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, respectively - whom he much admired.
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By: Harman Sandhu