The State of Bhopal was established by Dost Mohammed Khan in which year?
Answer
Correct Answer : c ) 1724
Explanation :In 1724, Bhopal State was founded by Dost Mohammad Khan, an Afghan soldier.
Bhopal was then a predominantly Hindu city and then came under the influence of Islamic culture and architecture.
Dost Mohammad Khan established his capital at Jagdishpur, 10 km from modern Bhopal. Then the city was named Islamnagar (meaning the city of Islam). Dost Mohammad Khan died in 1742 and was buried in Islamnagar where his tomb is still standing.
At present, Bhopal is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. It is known as the city of Lakes. Bhopal district was carved out of the erstwhile Sehore District of Bhopal division on 13 September 1972.
Hence, (c) is the correct answer.
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