Himachal G.K. Quiz: Day 68

January 18, 2023

Consider the following statements about Mahmud of Ghazani:
1. Mahmud of Ghazani invaded India in 1001 A.D.
2. In his fourth expedition in 1005-06 A.D., he laid siege to Nagarkot.
3. He entered the Kangra Fort with ruler of Juzjan, Abu Hasar Fariguni.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – C

Mahmud of Ghazani invaded India in 1001 A.D.
In his fourth expedition in 1008-09 A.D., he laid siege to Nagarkot.
He entered the Kangra Fort with ruler of Juzjan, Abu Hasar Ahmad Bin Muhammad Fariguni.

Which of the following was the last of the Hindu Shahi ruler who died fighting against Mahmud Ghazani ?

(A) Trilochan Pal
(B) Bhim Pal
(C) Anand Pal
(D) Jai Pal

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ANSWER – B

Trilochan Pal and his son Bhim Pal were both killed in battles, fighting against Mahmud Ghazani, and with the death of Bhim Pal, the last of the Hindu Shahi ruler in A.D. 1026, the Shahi rule in Kabul, Ohind and Punjab came to an end, and the Western Punjab was finally occupied by Ghazani rulers.

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Rup Chand after plundering the plains upto Delhi, was returning but lost all wealth to the Sultan of Kashmir, Shahabuddin.
2. Mohammad Shah Tughlaq’s siege of Nagarkot has been referred to in Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi.
3. According to Ferishta, the name of Nagarkot was changed to ‘Mohammedabad’.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – B

Raja Rup Chand after plundering the plains upto Delhi, was returning, he was encountered and lost all wealth to the Sultan of Kashmir, Shahabuddin and fled back to Kangra.
Rup Chand’s plundering raid on the plains upto Delhi, provided Firoz Shah Tughlaq a rational pretext to lead an expedition for the conquest of Nagarkot in A.D.1365. This expedition of Kangra and siege of Nagarkot has been referred to in Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi.

Which of the following King’s elephant fled the battle field converting a sure victory against Mahmud of Ghazni into defeat?

(A) Trilochan Pal
(B) Bhim Pal
(C) Anand Pal
(D) Jai Pal

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ANSWER – C

When Mahmud of Ghazni was thinking of withdrawing, Anand Pal’s elephant fled the battle field and this was taken by Anand Pal’s armies as a signal to retreat. Disorder prevailed in the Indian army. Thus a sure victory converted into defeat.

Firoz Shah Tuglaq’s eldest son Nasir-ud-din took shelter in Kangra during the reign of which of the following ruler of Kangra?

(A) Prithvi Chand
(B) Rup Chand
(C) Sangara Chand
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – C

Firoz Shah Tuglaq’s eldest son Nasir-ud-din took shelter in Kangra during the reign of Sangara Chand son of Rup Chand.
Nasir-ud-din remained at Nagarkot till the end of 1389 A.D. and in 1390 he acended the throne of Delhi.

Consider the following statements:
1 Mohammad Bin Tughlaq invaded Kangra during the reign of Raja Prithvi Chand of Kangra.
2. Timur invaded Kiarda dun valley, Dhameri and Hindur.
3. Raja Alam Chand of Hindur opposed the march of Timur and as a result Timur invaded Hindur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – A

Mohammad Bin Tughlaq invaded Kangra during the reign of Raja Prithvi Chand of Kangra.
Timur invaded Kiarda dun valley, Dhameri but not Hindur.
Raja Alam Chand of Hindur offered needed provisions and as a result Timur did not invade Hindur.

To whom did the Mughal Emperor Akbar confer Kangra as a jagir in 1572 AD? [HAS (Pre)-2011)]

(A) Todarmal
(B) Birbal
(C) Bhagwandas
(D) Mansingh

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ANSWER – B

In which of the following years did Timur Lang attack Kangra(Nagarkot)?

(A) 1375
(B) 1398
(C) 1401
(D) 1450

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ANSWER – B

During the reign of which of the following Raja of Kangra did Timur Lang attack Kangra(Nagarkot)?

(A) Prithvi Chand
(B) Megh Chand
(C) Rup Chand
(D) Sangara Chand

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ANSWER – B

Consider the following statements:
1. Sher Shah Suri sent Hamid Khan Kakkar to subjugate Kangra hills.
2. According to Tabakat-i-Akbari, Salim Shah Sur was in alliance with Raja Bhakt Mal of Nurpur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – C

Sher Shah Suri sent Khawas Khan to subjugate Kangra hills and after subjugation placed in charge of Hamid Khan Kakkar.
According to Tabakat-i-Akbari, Sikander Shah Sur was in alliance with Raja Bhakt Mal of Nurpur.

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Jai Chand was arrested on the orders of Jahangir by Raja Ram Chand of Guler.
2. Bidhi Chand revolted against Mughals and was assisted by Raja Gopi Chand of Jaswan.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

Raja Jai Chand was arrested on the orders of Akbar by Raja Ram Chand of Guler.
Bidhi Chand revolted against Mughals and was assisted by Raja Gopi Chand of Jaswan.

The rulers of the hill states of Punjab who were hostages in the Mughal court, are given the title of 'Mian' given by which ruler?

(A) Akbar
(B) Jahangir
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Aurangzeb

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ANSWER – B

In 1588-89 AD, which king of Kangra organized all the hill chiefs from Jammu to Kangra against Akbar?

(A) Bidhichand
(B) Trilokchand
(C) Bhimchand
(D) Jaichand

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ANSWER – A

Consider the following statements:
1. Jahangiri Darwaza was erected as a memory of Jahangir’s visit in Kangra.
2. According to Tarikh-i-Punjab, Vijay Ram Chand defied summons from the Imperial court, and consequently rajtilak was conferred on his brother Udai Ram.
3. During the reign of Shah Jahan Nawab Asad Ullah Khan held the Kangra fort for 17 years and was buried on the bank of Ban Ganga.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

Jahangiri Darwaza was erected as a memory of Jahangir’s visit in Kangra.
According to Tarikh-i-Punjab, Vijay Ram Chand succeeded to the Gaddi in A.D. 1660, he defied summons from the Imperial court, and consequently rajtilak was conferred on his brother Udai Ram.
During the reign of Shah Jahan Nawab Asad Ullah Khan and Koch Quli Khan succeeded to the possession of the fort one after the other. Koch Quli Khan held the fort for 17 years till his death. He was buried on the bank of the branch of Ban Ganga, river, flowing near the fort.

Consider the following statements:
1. Battle of Nadaun was fought between Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur and Guru Gobind Singh.
2. Battle of Dhalog was fought between Raja Janardhan of Chamba and Jagat Singh of Nurpur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – A

Battle of Nadaun was fought between Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur and Mughals under Alif Khan.
Battle of Dhalog was fought between Raja Janardhan of Chamba and Jagat Singh of Nurpur