Who recruited soldiers from distinct groups like Gorkhas, Biharis, Pathans and Muslims?
A
Ranjith Singh
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B
Guru Gobind Singh
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C
Peshwa Baji Rao II
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D
Chattar Singh Attariwala
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Solution
The correct option is A Ranjith Singh Maharaja Ranjith Singh was the leader of the Sikh empire in the nineteenth century. He organised his army on the lines of European armies, and recruited soldiers from distinct groups like Gorkhas, Biharis, Pathans and Muslims apart from Sikhs. Chattar Singh Attariwala led revolts against the British in Lahore. Peshwa Baji Rao II fought against the British at Koregaon and Ashti. Guru Gobind Singh was a Sikh guru and founder of Khalsa.