Q30
Who among the following was the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir ?
A.
Maharaja Gulab Singh
AnswerB.
Maharaj Ranbir Singh
C.
Maharaja Hari Singh
D.
Yuvraj Karan Singh
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
On 15th March, 1846, Maharaja Gulab Singh signed the Treaty of Amritsar with the Britishers. According to the treaty, British East India Company recognised Gulab Singh as Maharaja. Gulab Singh became the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir.