Himachal G.K. Quiz: Day 38

December 14, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1 Guler state participated in the revolts of 1572, 1588 but not in 1594-95.
2. Guler state is mentioned in “Taarikh-i-Daudil” in the reign of Sher Shah.
3. In 1620, Raja Rup Chand of Guler participated in the seize of Kangra Fort.
4. In 1623-24, Raja Rup Chand was also appointed to suppress rebellion raised by Raja Suraj Mal of Nurpur.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 4 only

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ANSWER – C

Guler state did not participate in the revolts of 1572, 1588 and 1594-95.
Guler state is mentioned in “Taarikh-i-Daudil” in the reign of Islam Shah, son of Sher Shah.
Raja Rup Chand of Guler participated in the final seize of Kangra Fort on 16th November 1620.
In 1623-24, when Jagat Singh of Nurpur raised a rebellion on instigation of prince Khurram, Raja Rup Chand was also appointed along with many ‘amirs’ to suppress rebellion.

Consider the following statements about Guler :
1. Raja Man Singh defeated the Mughal forces under Hussain Khan, Alaf Khan and Mian Khan.
2. Raja Udai Singh of Chamba was appointed as the guardian of Man Singh.
3. Baldev Chand was the last ruling chief of Guler.
4. During the reign of Shamsher Singh the Guler state lapsed to the British Empire.
Which of the above statements is /are incorrect?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – C

Raja Raj Singh defeated the Mughal forces under Hussain Khan, Alaf Khan and Mian Khan to save Mandi and Kahlur. Raja Man Singh was attached to the Mughal army in the seizes of ‘Maukot’ and ‘Taragarh’.
Raja Udai Singh of Chamba was appointed as the guardian of Dalip Singh.
Bhup Singh was the last ruling chief of Guler.
Raja Baldev Chand was the first ‘Viceregal Darbari’ in Kangra district and exercised criminal and civil powers within his jagir.

Which of the following Raja of Jaswan was made in charge of Bidhi Chand of Kangra?

(A) Anirudh Chand
(B) Gobind Chand
(C) Purab Chand
(D) Bikram Chand

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ANSWER – B

Raja Gobind Chand of Jaswan was made in charge of Bidhi Chand of Kangra when his father Jai Chand was arrested by Akbar.

Consider the following statements :
1 Anirudh Chand participated in the rebellion raised by Bidhi Chand in 1588.
2. In 1877, the jagir in Jaswan was restored to Raja Ran Singh.
3. During Second Sikh War, Umed Singh joined hands against Britishers.
Which of the above statements is /are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) None of the above
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – D

In 1877, the jagir in Jaswan was restored to Raja Ran Singh at the request of Maharaja Ranbir Singh of Jammu and Kashmir.
In 1848, during the Second Sikh War, Umed Singh joined hands against Britishers. After the war Umed Singh and his son Jai Singh were deported to Almora.

Consider the following statements:
1. Siba state was divided into two parts and fort was under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
2. Koi branch was under Mian Devi Singh.
3. Kotla branch was under Raja Gobind Singh.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – C

Siba state was divided into two parts:
One-third of the state was with Raja Gobind Singh and was known as Siba state or Koi branch.
One-fourth of the state was given to Mian Devi Singh and was known as Siba jagir or Kotla branch.
The fort was under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Which of the following Raja of Datarpur was deported to Almora ?

(A) Jagat Chand
(B) Surma Chand
(C) Devi Chand
(D) Durga Chand

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ANSWER – A

In 1848, Jagat Chand revolted along with Katoch princes against Britishers.
He was deported to Almora where he died in 1877.

Consider the following statements :
1 Raja Bakht Mal built Nurpur Fort on river Ravi .
2. Raja Bakht Mal extended allegiance to Mughal dynasty.
3. The Fort of Maukot was erected by Sikander Shah Sur.
4. Raja Bakht Mal was executed by Bairam Khan in 1558.
Which of the above statements is /are incorrect?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – C

Raja Bakht Mal built Shahpur Fort on river Ravi, naming it after Shah Sur dynasty.
Raja Bakht Mal extended allegiance to Sur dynasty.
The Fort of Maukot was erected by Islam Shah Sur, son of Sher Shah Sur.
Bakht Mal supported Sikander Shah Sur against Akbar. After Sikander surrendered he was sent to Bengal and a jagir was allotted to him. Bakht Mal was taken as a prisoner to Lahore and was executed by Bairam Khan in 1558.

Which of the following Raja of Nurpur transferred its capital from Pathankot to Dhameri?

(A) Takht Mal
(B) Bas Dev
(C) Suraj Mal
(D) Jagat Singh

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ANSWER – B

Takht Mal was the first to realize the danger of having his capital at Pathankot, so near to the plains, but before he could transfer it ,he passed away.
His son Bas Dev transferred its capital from Pathankot to Dhameri to Dhameri during the reign of Akbar.

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Jeth Pal built Fort of Nurpur.
2. Raja Basu was deputed by Akbar to capture Khurram.
3. During the reign of Akbar, Raja Basu was employed on military expeditions.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) None of the above
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – C

Raja Basu built Fort of Nurpur and plated garden of mango trees, known as Raja ka Bagh.
Raja Basu was deputed by Jahangir to capture Khurram.
During the reign of Akbar Raja Basu was not employed on any military expedition.

Consider the following statements :
1 In 1623, Battle of Dahlog was fought between Jagat Singh and Balbhadra.
2. In 1642, Prince Dara Shikoh visited Nurpur.
3. Jagat Singh accompanied Prince Dara Shikoh to Qandhar.
Which of the above statements is /are incorrect?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – A

In 1623, Battle of Dahlog was fought between Jagat Singh and Janardhan.
In 1642, Prince Dara Shikoh visited Nurpur.
Jagat Singh accompanied Prince Dara Shikoh to Qandhar.
In 1645, Jagat Singh was appointed on the conquest of ‘Bakh’ and ‘Badakhshan’ along with Bhau Singh.

Consider the following statements:
1 Bir Singh was the last ruling chief of Nurpur.
2. In 1815, Bir Singh attended the military assembly at ‘Sialkot’.
3. Bir Singh plotted against Maharaja Ranjit Singh with Shah Shuja.
4. Bir Singh was confined in Govindgarh Fort in Amritsar.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

(A) 1 , 2 and 3 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 , 3 and 4 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – C

Bir Singh was the last ruling chief of Nurpur.
In 1815, Bir Singh failed to attend the military assembly at ‘Sialkot’.
Bir Singh plotted against Maharaja Ranjit Singh with Shah Shuja, exiled Amir of Kabul. For this he was expelled from Ludhiana and settled in Arki.
Bir Singh reached Nurpur in disguise and revolted. He fled to Chamba but Raja Charhat Singh handed him to Ranjit Singh was confined in Govindgarh Fort in Amritsar.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (OFFSHOOT) - LIST 2 (FOUNDED IN)
A. Jaswan - 1) 1550 A.D.
B. Siba - 2) 1170 A.D.
C. Datarpur - 3) 1450 A.D.
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(A) A-2 , B-3 , C-1
(B) A-2 , B-1 , C-3
(C) A-1 , B-2 , C-3
(D) A-3 , B-1 , C-2

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ANSWER – A

Jaswan was the first offshoot of kangra and it was founded in 1170 A.D. by Purab Chand.
Siba was the offshoot of Guler and it was founded in 1450 A.D. by Sibram Chand.
Datarpur was the offshoot of Siba and it was founded in 1550 A.D. by Datar Chand

Consider the following statements:
1 The founder of Nurpur state was Jhet Pal, younger brother of Raja of Jaipur.
2. Mian Raghunath Singh wrote the book “Twarikh-i-Rajan-i-Pathania.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – B

The founder of Nurpur state was Jhet Pal, younger brother of Raja of Delhi, who left his home and founded the state in about 1000 A.D.
The coins found at Pathankot by Sir Alexander Cunningham were Greek Zoilus with Goudophares.

Which of the following was the smallest principality in Kangra area?

(A) Bangahal
(B) Kutlehr
(C) Jaswan
(D) Siba

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ANSWER – B

Kutlehr was the smallest principality in Kangra area.
The progenitor of the family was a Brahmin, but on acquiring regal power, he was recognized as Rajput.

Binduka is the ancient name of which of the following rivers?

(A) Beas
(B) Binwa
(C) Neugal
(D) Banganga

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ANSWER – B

Kiragram was located on the bank of river Binduka, which is known in modern period as Binwa, a tributary of the river Beas.