Modern Indian Historical Figures

C. D. Deshmukh was 1st indian Governor of RBI.

Correct answer:- 4  Lala Lajpat Rai

Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856) introduced English as the medium of instruction in India through Wood's Despatch of 1854, which recommended English as the medium for higher education and Indian languages for school education.

Rajendra Chola's famous expedition to the Ganges valley was led by his general Araiyyan Raj Rajan (also referred to in some records). This military campaign was one of the most significant achievements of the Chola empire, extending their influence northward. The expedition successfully defeated the Pala ruler Mahipala of Bengal.

Tarafdar was the designation for provincial governors (Subedars) in the Bahmani Sultanate (1347-1527). They governed large territories called tarafs, collected revenue, maintained military forces, and reported to the central authority. The Bahmani kingdom was divided into several tarafs for administrative efficiency.

Udham Singh traveled to England in 1940 and assassinated Michael O'Dwyer (not Dyer, who died in 1927) to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. O'Dwyer was the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab at the time of the massacre and had supported Dyer's actions.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is often compared to Otto von Bismarck of Germany. Both were master unifiers: Bismarck unified various German states into the German Empire in 1871, while Patel integrated over 550 princely states into the Indian Union after independence.

Lord Dalhousie introduced postage stamps in India in 1854 as part of his modernization initiatives. This postal reform made communication more efficient and standardized. The first stamp featured Queen Victoria's portrait. Dalhousie's tenure (1848-1856) saw major infrastructure and administrative reforms.

Mutsharrif was the highest officer in charge of factories (karkhanas) during the Delhi Sultanate period. This position was responsible for overseeing production, inventory, and management of state manufacturing units.

Dadabhai Naoroji (1825-1917) was given this title for his contributions to India's freedom movement and economic scholarship. He was the first Indian to become a member of the British Parliament and authored 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'.

Jatin Das was indeed involved in the Alipore Bomb Case (1908-1909), which was a major conspiracy trial against Indian revolutionaries. The case arose from the Muzaffarpur bombing attempt and targeted the Anushilan Samiti group.

Correct Answer: Lala Lajpat Rai

The Sikh Khalsa (Order of the Pure Ones) was founded by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 during the Vaisakhi festival at Anandpur Sahib. This martial brotherhood was created to defend the Sikh community against Mughal persecution and established a distinct Sikh identity with the 5 Ks (Kesh, Kangha, Kara, Kachhera, Kirpan). The founding marked a transformative moment in Sikh history, converting the community into a disciplined fighting force.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh unified the various Sikh misls (confederacies) of Punjab and established the Sikh Empire in 1801, declaring himself Maharaja. Through diplomatic and military prowess, he brought together the warring Sikh factions and created a powerful kingdom that controlled Punjab, Kashmir, and parts of Northwest Frontier. His reign is known as the golden age of Sikh history and marked the first time the Sikhs were politically united under one banner.

Srirangapatna (near Mysore) was the capital of Tipu Sultan's kingdom and the site of his final battle against the British in 1799, where he died defending his fortress. The town is an island formed by the Kaveri River and holds strategic significance.