Question

When did the British capture Ferozepur?

• A. Before the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
• B. After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
• C. During the rule of Kharak Singh
• D. During the rule of Naunihal Singh

Answer 1

The correct option is A Before the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh

Before attacking Lahore directly, British first captured Ferozepur in 1835. This was before the demise of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. And when they captured Ferozepur, they established a military cantonment here in 1838.