Answer: C
Some important forts such as the Kot Kahlur fort and Fatehpur Fort are located on the Naina Devi range.
Kakrer is the highest peak of Kot hill range.
The seer khad divides the Jhanjiar hill range into two parts southern part is known as Badol and the northern part is known as Jhanjiar . Jhanjiar is the highest peak of this range. The highest point of the Tiun dhar is Sariun peak.
Answer: A
There are three famous valleys in Bilaspur district.
Answer : D
Raja Bir Chand , a cadet of chandel rajput family of Chanderi Bundelkhand , was the founder of Bilaspur. He built a temple of goddess Naina Devi on Naina Devi dhar and below it founded his capital.
Raja Ajit Chand founded the ruling dynasty of Hindur, which later came to be known as Nalagarh. According to one account, the ruling family of Nalagarh are descended from Suchet Chand, who was installed as the raja of Hindur by Ajit chand.
Due to the harsh and tyranical behaviour of Raja Megh Chand he was forced by people to leave the state and he took asylum in Kullu. Ultimately with the help of Delhi’s Sultan, Shamsu-ud-din Altutmish ,he regained the lost Kingdom.
Answer : B
Raja Abhisand Chand ruled the state during the period of Sikandar Lodhi. He fought long and victorious battle against Tatar Khan Amir.
Raja Gyan Chand was a contemporary of Mughal emperor Akbar.
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.
Delhi Sultan Altutmish helped Raja Megh Chand to regain his lost Kingdom.
Answer : D
Answer : C
In 1682, Raja Bhim Chand was defeated by Guru Gobind Singh.
Raja Dip Chand was poisoned, during his stay at Nadaun in district Hamirpur by Raja of Kangra Chandrabhan Chand.
Answer : B
In 1795, Raja Sansar Chand invaded Bilaspur during the reign of Raja Mahan Chand.
In 1805, Sansar Chand’s forces were defeated at Mahal Morian in district Hamirpur
Raja Hira Chand extended support to British during the revolt of 1857, in acknowledgement of which a salute of 11 guns was granted as an honour to the state. His period is remembered by the people as the golden age.
Answer : D
Till 1863, the land revenue was paid in kind, the state taking one-third of the product. Raja Hira Chand reorganized the system and made revenue demand payable in cash and partly in kind in certain selected portions of the territory.
In 1882, Hira Chand accompanied by his son Tikka Amar Chand paid a visit to Shimla . Raja Hira Chand developed a serious illness there and died on the way back to his state at ‘Mahol’
Answer : B
Raja Bijai Chand introduced the system of court fee and non-judicial stamps. He also laid a water supply system in Bilaspur town. He built two houses for his residence in Varanasi and a summer house at Bahadurpur and at a place called Haridwar near Bilaspur and also built the famous Rang Mahal palace at Bilaspur.
Answer: A
Raja Hira Chand extended support to British during the revolt of 1857, in acknowledgement of which a salute of 11 guns was granted as an honour to the state.
In the First World War, Raja Bijai Chand extended all possible help to britishers. In acknowledgment of his services, he was decorated with the tittle of K.C.I.E (Knight Companion in the most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire) and also with the honorary rank of major.
Second World War took place during the reign of K.C.I.E. Raja Anand Chand.
Answer: B
Raja Anand Chand abolished child marriage , begar and introduced prohibition in Bilaspur by Act in 1942. He constructed new roads, schools, health centres and built Shri Gopalji temple. He was educated at Mayo College, Ajmer. Raja Anand Chand was appointed as the first Chief Commisioner of the newly formed part C state Bilaspur. Raja Anand Chand wrote a book titled ‘ Bilaspur Past, Present and Future ‘.
Answer : B
Answer : B
Jugga Movement:
It was started against Raja Amarchand of Bilaspur from 1883 to 1888. Brahmins of Gehdvi settled in sheds called jhugis burnt their sheds and commit suicide before getting arrested by the the King. People got angry after this and at last King had to stop Begar Custom and had to do administrative change
Raja Bijai Chand introduced the system of court fee and non-judicial stamps. He also laid a water supply system in Bilaspur town.
He built two houses for his residence in Varanasi and a summer house at Bahadurpur and at a place called Haridwar near Bilaspur and also built the famous Rang Mahal palace at Bilaspur.
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