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

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Maharaja Bhag Singh of Jind defeated George Thomas in the Battle of Narnaund.

(b) George Thomas served in the British East India Company's military force before establishing his own state.

(c) George Thomas was of Ireland.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Which of the following are correct :

(a) George Thomas was an Irish military adventurer.

(b) He served in India around 15th Century

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Which of the following areas were offered to George Thomas by Marathas ?

Right Option : A
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