Q1348
Who received the title of Fateh Shibji?
A.
Pandit Prem Nath Dogra
B.
Gulab Singh
C.
Basti Ram Mehta
AnswerD.
Mehar Chand Mahajan
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Basti Ram Mehta was a Hindu Rajput from Kishtwar. He joined Gulab Singh's army in 1821 and was placed under General Zorawar Singh. He was soon raised to the rank of Colonel. His contributions in warfare earned him the title of Fateh Shibji from 1834 to 1841. He raised the Fateh Shibji battalion.