Haripur City is named after which Sikh ruler?

A. Maharaja Ranjit Singh
B. Hari Singh Nalwa
C. Gulab Singh
D. Sher Singh
Correct Answer: B. Hari Singh Nalwa

Haripur City is named after Hari Singh Nalwa. He was a renowned general of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh and founded the city in 1822. The city's name directly honors his contribution and legacy in the region.

  • Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder and ruler of the Sikh Empire, but Haripur was not named directly after him.
  • Gulab Singh was the founder of the Dogra dynasty and the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, not associated with the naming of Haripur.
  • Sher Singh was a successor to Maharaja Ranjit Singh, but he did not found or name Haripur.

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