Question

Which of the following is not the significance of the conquest of Lahore?

• A. It gave rise to Ranjit Singh's power as a political leader.
• B. The Bhangi chiefs lost control over Lahore.
• C. Ranjit Singh was viewed as a powerful chief.
• D. It gave rise to Ranjit Singh's millitary powers.

Answer 1

The correct option is D It gave rise to Ranjit Singh's millitary powers.

In July 1799, Ranjit Singh captured Lahore and was declared as the governor of Lahore by king Shah Zaman. Later, Ranjit Singh declared himself the 'Maharaja of Lahore' in 1801. The conquest of Lahore had many significances for Ranjit Singh. This conquest aided to his political rise. Ranjit singh was seen as a powerful chief after the conquest. The Bhangi chiefs lost Lahore. The conquest of Amritsar had helped Ranjit Singh increase his millitary powers. He also aquired the huge cannon Zamzama, made of copper and bronze.