Question

Which of the following is true in the context of Farrukhsiyyar?

• A. Banda Singh re-established his power after a battle between Farrukhsiyyar and Jahandhar.
• B. Jahandhar Shah had looted his own palace during the battle with Farrukhsiyyar.
• C. Farrukhsiyyar defeated Jahandhar Shah and crowned himself as the king.
• D. Farrukhsiyyar was a Mughal ruler who ruled from 1713 to 1728.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Farrukhsiyyar was a Mughal ruler who ruled from 1713 to 1728.

• The battle between Farrukhsiyyar and Jahandhar Shah came as an opportunity for Banda Singh to reoccupy Sadhaura and Lohgarh. In the battle with Farrukhsiyyar, the resources of Jahandhar had exhausted and he had to loot his own palace. He even ripped the gold and silver from the walls and ceilings to support his army.
• Farrukhsiyyar ruled from 1713 to 1719 and he along with his brothers, was able to suppress the Sikh revolt.