Modern Indian Historical Figures

Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale was the leader of the Sikh separatist movement who was killed during Operation Bluestar in June 1984. The operation was conducted by the Indian Army to remove militants from the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. His death was a significant event that had lasting political consequences.

Heera was the arms dealer character in Sholay from whom Gabbar Singh purchased weapons. This is a specific detail from the movie's plot that requires familiarity with the film. The other options are character names from Sholay but not associated with arms dealing.

Hari Singh was Gabbar Singh's father in the Sholay storyline. This is a specific character detail from the movie's backstory and family tree. The other options are common Rajput surnames that might seem plausible but are not the correct answer.

Gulzarilal was the name of the postman in Ramgarh in Sholay. He delivered letters and was part of the village's supporting cast. Gulabchand, Ramsingh, and Morarilal are incorrect names for this character.

Vijay Mallya purchased Tipu Sultan's sword at a 2004 London auction for approximately £175,000 and brought it back to India. The historic weapon had been in British possession since Tipu Sultan's defeat in 1799 at Srirangapatna.

Raja Tej Singh ruled Gingee Fort in the 18th century. Mehboob Khan was indeed his close companion and friend during his reign. This historical relationship is documented in the records of the Carnatic Wars period when Gingee was a strategically important fortification.

Raja Tej Singh, who ruled Gingee Fort in the 18th century, was the son of Swarup Singh. The Singh family were the Rajput rulers of Gingee during this period, playing significant roles in the Carnatic Wars and regional politics.

Narasimharaja Wadiyar served as the Maharaja of Mysore from 1894 to 1940, overseeing the construction of the current Mysore Palace and various modernization initiatives.

Subhash Chandra Bose formed the Indian National Army (INA) or Azad Hind Fauj in 1942 with Japanese support during World War II. His goal was to liberate India from British rule by military means. The INA fought alongside Japanese forces in Burma and northeastern India. Bose's famous slogan was 'Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom!'

Lord Hardinge (Viceroy of India 1910-1916) announced the shift of capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911 at the Delhi Durbar. The move was completed in 1931 with the inauguration of New Delhi, closer to the geographical heart of British India.

Tantia Tope, a key leader in the 1857 revolt, was betrayed by his trusted friend Man Singh - a zamindar who handed him over to the British in exchange for rewards. He was captured on April 7, 1859, tried, and executed by hanging on April 18, 1859, at Shivpuri.

Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, captured Kolkata (then Calcutta) from the British in the famous Siege of Calcutta in June 1756. The city was later recaptured in January 1757 by Robert Clive (and Admiral Watson) after the British organized an expedition from Madras. This led to the decisive Battle of Plassey later in 1757. Mir Jafar was Siraj-ud-Daulah's commander who betrayed him at Plassey.

Lord George Curzon, Viceroy of India from 1899-1905, implemented the controversial partition of Bengal on October 16, 1905, dividing it along Hindu-Muslim lines. Bentinck (1830s), Warren Hastings (1770s), and Dalhousie (1848-1856) served much earlier. The partition was annulled in 1911 due to massive opposition.

The first comprehensive census of India was conducted in 1871-72 and completed during Lord Ripon's regime (1880-1884). The census began under Lord Mayo in 1871, but the results were processed and published after his death, making Lord Ripon the Viceroy when the census was completed.