Who received the title of ‘Rai Bahadur’ in 1909 AD by the British Government?

Sir Shadi Lal
Pandit Deen Dayal Sharma
Harshavardhana
Mahipal

The correct answer is: A. Sir Shadi Lal.

Sir Shadi Lal was a prominent Indian lawyer and politician who served as the Chief Justice of the Punjab High Court from 1921 to 1924. He was also a member of the Indian National Congress and served as the President of the party from 1919 to 1920.

In 1909, Sir Shadi Lal was awarded the title of ‘Rai Bahadur’ by the British Government in recognition of his services to the Indian community.

The other options are incorrect.

  • Pandit Deen Dayal Sharma was an Indian politician who served as the President of India from 1992 to 1997. He was not awarded the title of ‘Rai Bahadur’ by the British Government.
  • Harshavardhana was an Indian emperor who ruled the Gupta Empire from 606 to 647 AD. He was not awarded the title of ‘Rai Bahadur’ by the British Government.
  • Mahipal was a Rajput ruler who ruled the Mewar kingdom from 1326 to 1364 AD. He was not awarded the title of ‘Rai Bahadur’ by the British Government.