The correct answer is: c) Ranbir Singh.
Ranbir Singh was the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir from 1856 to 1885. He was a progressive ruler who abolished many of the old and outdated laws and practices in the state, including the ‘begar’ (forced labor) system.
The ‘begar’ system was a system of forced labor that was used in many parts of India, including Jammu and Kashmir. Under this system, people were forced to work for the state or for the local landlords without any pay. This system was very oppressive and it led to a lot of hardship for the people.
Ranbir Singh abolished the ‘begar’ system in 1870. This was a very progressive step and it showed that Ranbir Singh was a ruler who was concerned about the welfare of his people.
The other options are incorrect.
- Hari Singh was the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir from 1925 to 1953. He was not the ruler who abolished the ‘begar’ system.
- Pratap Singh was the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir from 1801 to 1819. He was not the ruler who abolished the ‘begar’ system.
- Gulab Singh was the founder of the Dogra dynasty and the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir. He was not the ruler who abolished the ‘begar’ system.