George Thomas in Haryana


 
 
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George Thomas In Haryana

George Thomas left irrevocable effect on the pages of history. Born in a simple family in Ireland, he was an extremely courageous person. He came to India in a mercantile marine in about 1780 and came into contact with Scindia feudal Lord Appa Kandi Rao, who adopted him as his son impressed by his bravery.

Relation With Maratha's

 In the due course of time, Appa Kandi Rao offered the area of Jhajjar, Beri, Mandothi, Patoda to George Thomas. Feeling happy at his military services, Marathas offered the area of Panipat, Sonipat and Karnal to him. Intoxicated with the increasing power, he declared himself independent of Scindias. With the aim to establish his independent rule in the whole Haryana, Thomas changed his capital from Jhajjar to Hansi.

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Question : 1

From which of the following countries George Thomas belongs to ?

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

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  • What event led to George Thomas's capture and subsequent surrender to the French?
  • In 1797 AD, which fort did George Thomas make his capital?
Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Which of the following Army captured George Thomas ?

Right Option : B
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