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Who is Hari Singh Nalwa?
A)
Sikh Poet
B)
Sikh Player
C)
Sikh Writer
D)
Sikh Commander

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Sikh Commander


Afghanistan, which has earned the name of graveyard of the empires, could not be controlled by anyone completely. But Hari Singh Nalwa, a legendary Sikh commander, tamed the turbulent forces at play in Afghanistan and earned the reputation of the most feared Sikh warrior there.
 
Who was Hari Singh Nalwa?
 
* He was a commander in Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s force.
* He remained Governor of Kashmir, Hazara and Peshawar.
* He defeated various Afghans and established control over various regions along the boundary of Afghanistan.
* He, thus, prevented Afghans from entering Punjab through Khyber pass, which was the main route to enter India by the foreign invaders from 1000 AD till early 19th century.

Published On : August 30, 2021
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