Question

Why was Ferozepur important?

• A. It was situated between the Satluj and the Beas.
• B. It was Ranjit Singh's birthplace.
• C. It contained large mining lands.
• D. It was the Mughal seat of power.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It was situated between the Satluj and the Beas.

A city which was in contention between Ranjit Singh and the British was Ferozepur. It was an important city situated between the Satluj and the Beas. The British, on their arrival, had occupied Ferozepur in 1835. This upset Ranjit Singh, who openly criticised the British for doing this.