Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Why was Ranjit Singh interested in conquering Multan?

• A. It was ruled by a fierce adversary.
• B. It was an economically prosperous region.
• C. It was strategically positioned.
• D. It was the seat of the Mughal power.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

It was strategically positioned.

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Ranjit Singh wanted to conquer Multan, as it was an important region in terms of economics and military positioning. In 1802, Ranjit Singh attacked Multan for the first time. After a long struggle, Ranjit Singh successfully conquered Multan in June 1818.