Himachal G.K. Quiz: Day 74

January 25, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1. The Mughal Suzerainty also extended to Sirmaur principality.
2. Aurangzeb directed Subhag Prakash to intercept passage between Sulaiman Shukoh and Dara Shukoh.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – C

The Mughal Suzerainty also extended to Sirmaur principality.
Aurangzeb directed Subhag Prakash to intercept passage between Sulaiman Shukoh, then at Srinagar Garhwal and Dara Shukoh.

Which of the following reforms took place when hill states came in contact with Mughals?

(A) Introduction of Mughal-Rajput military technique
(B) Administration
(C) Art and literature
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – D

Consider the following statements:
1. Adina Beg received the submission of Raja of Guler, Jaswan, Nurpur, Kutlehr.
2. Adina Beg offered Bijapur to Mandi, and asked Sidh Sen to repopulate the ravaged area.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – B

Adina Beg received the submission of Raja Dalip Singh of Guler, Ajit Singh of Jaswan, Tehir Singh of Mankot, Dev Dutt of Nurpur, Madan Pal of Bhaloria, Yadu Pal of Kutlehr, the Rai of Bangahal and several other chieftains; and with their cooperation he advanced upon the Katoch raja
Adina Beg intended to invade Mandi also, but apprised by Raja Dalip Singh Guleria of the threatened danger, Raja Shamsher Sen deputed Mian Udhar Singh of Mandi, a friend of Dalip Singh, to convey his greeting to the Subedar, and to assure the latter of his loyalty and devotion to the emperor. Partly as a result of this and partly because Adina Beg had heard of the impregnability of Kamlah fort he expressed his delight in accepting the loyal assurances of Shamsher Sen. Indeed, so pleased was he that he offered Bijapur to Mandi, and asked Shamsher Sen to repopulate the ravaged area. After this Adina Beg returned to Jalandhar.

Which of the following Raja built Kardar Kothi at Bharmaur which is built in mixed Hindu-Mughal style?

(A) Sahil Varman
(B) Prithvi Singh
(C) Meru Varman
(D) Tribhuvanrehkha devi

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ANSWER – B

Which of the following sikh guru sent Bhai Kaliana to collect funds for completion of Harminder Sahib?

(A) Guru Nanak Dev
(B) Guru Arjun Dev
(C) Guru Hargovind Dev
(D) Guru Tegh Bahadur

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ANSWER – B

Which of the following sikh guru established Anandpur Sahib?

(A) Guru Nanak Dev
(B) Guru Arjun Dev
(C) Guru Hargovind Dev
(D) Guru Tegh Bahadur

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ANSWER – D

Which of the following sikh guru accepted plot in gift from Raja of Kahlur?

(A) Guru Nanak Dev
(B) Guru Arjun Dev
(C) Guru Hargovind Dev
(D) Guru Tegh Bahadur

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ANSWER – C

Which of the following Raja of Bilaspur was defeated by Guru Gobind Singh?

(A) Raja Tara Chand
(B) Raja Amar Chand
(C) Raja Bhim Chand
(D) Raja Gyan Chand

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ANSWER – C

Consider the following statements:
1. In 1682, Guru Gobind Singh was in Bilaspur and trouble arose between him and Raja Bhim Chand in which Raja was defeated.
2. In 1685, Bhim Chand leagued with other Rajas and again attacked the Sikhs and emerged victorious.
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 – B

In 1682, Guru Gobind Singh was in Bilaspur and trouble arose between him and Raja Bhim Chand in which Raja was defeated. In 1685, Bhim Chand leagued with other Rajas and again attacked the sikhs but faced heavy defeat.

Consider the following statements:
1. Battle of Bhangani was fought between Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur and Guru Gobind Singh in 1686.
2. In Kahlur, Guru Gobind Singh created Khalsa on Baisakhi day, 13th April 1699.
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 – D

Battle of Bhangani was fought between Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur and Guru Gobind Singh in 1686.
Battle of Nadaun was fought between Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur and Mughals under Alif Khan after Battle of Bhangani .
In Kahlur, Guru Gobind Singh created Khalsa on Baisakhi day, 13th April 1699.

Consider the following statements:
1. The first state plundered by Banda Bahadur was Kahlur .
2. The Rajas of Chamba and Mandi were first to surrender to Banda Bahadur.
3. Farukh Siyar sent Amin Khan to subdue Banda Bahadur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – C

The first state plundered by Banda Bahadur was Kahlur.
The Rajas of Chamba and Mandi were first to surrender to Banda Bahadur.
Farukh Siyar sent Abdus Samand Khan to subdue Banda Bahadur.

Guru Gobind Singh traveled to Sirmaur during the reign of which king?

(A) Medni Prakash
(B) Karam Prakash
(C) Buddha Prakash
(D) Shubhansh Prakash

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ANSWER – A

For the prosperity of which state, did Guru Gobind Singh perform Akhand Kirtan for eighteen days?

(A) Mandi
(B) Chamba
(C) Suket
(D) Sirmaur

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ANSWER – A

Consider the following statements about Treaty of Amritsar:
1. Treaty of Amritsar signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Charles Metcalfe on 25th April, 1809 .
2. According to the treaty, Ranjit Singh will never maintain the troops more than required on the right bank of the River Satluj.
3. The British Government will have no concern with the territories and subjects of the Raja to the southward of the Satluj.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – A

Treaty of Amritsar signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Charles Metcalfe on 25th April, 1809.
The Raja will never maintain in the territory occupied by him and his dependants, on the left bank of the River Satluj, more troops than are necessary for the internal duties of that territory.
The British Government will have no concern with the territories and subjects of the Raja to the northward of the Satluj.

Britishers won two major battles during the First Anglo-Sikh war due to the treachery of which of the following?

(A) Tej Singh
(B) Lal Singh
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – C