History of Chamba: January 19, 2022

January 19, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. The account of history of Chamba is found in Rajtarangini written by Panini.
2. Bhuri Singh enjoyed the longest time to rule over Chamba.
3. Rana acts as manager of Triloknath shrine and Brahmin is appointed as priest.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – D

The account of history of Chamba is found in Rajtarangini written by Kalhan.
Ganesh Varman enjoyed the longest time to rule over Chamba (47 years).
Rana acts as manager of Triloknath shrine and lama is appointed as priest.

Which of the following Raja of Chamba killed Dateshwar Pal of Kullu in a battle?

(A) Aditya Varman
(B) Lakshmi Varman
(C) Meru Varman
(D) Ajia Varman

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ANSWER – C

In the reign of Dateshwar Pal of Kullu, there was a war with Brahmapura in which Kullu chief was killed by Meru Varman.

Consider the following statements :
1. Raja of Chamba belongs to Chandravanshi line of Rajputs.
2. The original home of the family was in Ayodhya but they moved and settled in Bharmaur.
3. Meru Varman was the first to assume suffix of Varman.
4. Gaddi came from Delhi and settled in Bharmaur during the reign of Aditya Varman.
Which of the above statements is /are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – D

Raja of Chamba belongs to Suryavanshi line of Rajputs.
The original home of the family was in Ayodhya but they moved and settled in Kalpa.
Aditya Varman was the first to assume suffix of Varman.
Gaddi came from Delhi and settled in Bharmaur during the reign of Ajia Varman.

In the reign of which of the following Raja of Chamba an epidemic broke out and kiras occupied the territory?

(A) Lakshmi Varman
(B) Sahil Varman
(C) Mushan Varman
(D) Suvarn Varman

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ANSWER – A

During the reign of Lakshmi Varman, an epidemic broke out in the state, almost depopulating the state.
Taking the advantage of the situation kiras occupied the territory. They also held Baijnath which was anciently called Kirgram.

Raja of which of the following state provided army to Mushan Varman to regain his terrirories?

(A) Kullu
(B) Mandi
(C) Suket
(D) Kangra

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ANSWER – C

A Brahmin introduced Mushan Varman to Raja of Suket on knowing that Mushan belongs to the royal family of Chamba.
Raja of Suket made arrangements for his education and later provided army with the help of which Mushan Varman drove out the invaders.

Who built Surajmukha shrine at Bharmaur?

(A) Aditya Varman
(B) Bala Varman
(C) Mushan Varman
(D) Meru Varman

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ANSWER – D

Meru Varman was a great patron of temple art and built temples of Mani Mahesh, Lakshna Devi, Ganesha and Narsingh temple.
The Surajmukha shrine is also built by Meru Varman.