History

Shalimar Bagh in Lahore was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1640. This is a well-documented historical fact, making option A the correct answer.

The British dynasty did not rule India as a dynasty; rather, British colonial rule lasted approximately 190 years, from 1757 to 1947. None of the given options correctly represent this duration, so 'None of these' is the correct choice.

Razia Sultana was the daughter of Iltutmish, the Sultan of Delhi. She was notable for being one of the few female rulers in Indian history.

The Revolt of 1857, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857, was marked by a significant though uneven cooperation between Hindu and Muslim soldiers and leaders. This Hindu-Muslim unity was a crucial element in consolidating resistance against British rule during the revolt. While important leaders such as Nana Sahib, Rani of Jhansi, and Bahadur Shah II played key roles, the collective strength of the revolt largely stemmed from the unity between Hindu and Muslim participants. However, this unity was pragmatic and localized rather than a fully integrated nationwide alliance, and communal tensions persisted. Nonetheless, Hindu-Muslim unity remains recognized as an important factor in the strength of the revolt.

Humayun, the Mughal emperor, died in 1556 after falling down the stairs. This is a well-documented historical fact, making option B correct.

The Quit India Movement was launched by the Indian National Congress in Bombay (now Mumbai) in August 1942 as a mass protest demanding an end to British rule in India.

The Communal Award was announced by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald in 1932, which provided separate electorates for various communities in British India.

Alexander the Great invaded India in 326 BC during his campaign to expand his empire. This is a well-documented historical fact.

Under the Treaty of Allahabad (1765), Shah Alam II granted the Diwani rights (revenue collection) of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa to the British East India Company in return for an annual pension and military support. Hence, all these areas were given to the British.

The Treaty of Srirangapatna (also spelled Seringapatam), signed on 18 March 1792, ended the Third Anglo-Mysore War. It was signed between Tipu Sultan, ruler of Mysore, and the British East India Company, represented by Lord Cornwallis, along with allied Indian powers such as the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Maratha Empire. Lord Cornwallis was the British commander who negotiated and signed the treaty on behalf of the British East India Company. Therefore, the correct answer is B (Cornwallis). Robert Clive and Warren Hastings were not involved in this treaty.