History of Chamba: January 20, 2022

January 20, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. Aditya Varman transferred the capital from Bharmaur to Chamba.
2. Chamba town was named after princess Champavati.
3. Sui Fair is held in the memory of Champavati in the temple built by Sahil Varman.
4. The steps to the Sui Mata temple were constructed by Rani Sarda.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

Sahil Varman transferred the capital from Bharmaur to Chamba.
Chamba town was named after princess Champavati.
Sui Fair is held in the memory of Rani Naina Devi in the temple built by Sahil Varman. Only women and children are allowed to participate.
The steps to the temple were constructed by Rani Sarda, queen of Raja Jit Singh.

Which of the following Raja of Chamba is mentioned in the inscribed stone found near Basu?

(A) Yugankar Varman
(B) Vidagdha Varman
(C) Dodak Varman
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – D

An inscribed stone found near Basu dated 960 A.D., mentions in consecutive order, the names of Yugankar, Vidagdha and Dodak Varman.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (RAJA)
A. Salvahan Varman
B. Asata Varman
C. Jasata Varman
D. Udaya Varman
LIST 2 (CONTEMPORARY)
1. Sussala
2. Harsha
3. Kalasa
4. Ananta Deva
Code:

(A) A-2 , B-3 , C-1 , D-4
(B) A-4 , B-1 , C-3 , D-2
(C) A-1 , B-2 , C-4 , D-3
(D) A-4 , B-3 , C-2 , D-1

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ANSWER – D

It is mentioned in Rajtarangini that Bharmaur was invaded by Kashmir ruler, Ananta Deva in 11th century, during the reign of Salvahan Varman.
Asata Varman visited Kashmir during the reign of Kalasa. Bappika, sister of Asata Varman was married to Kalasa.
Jasata Varman offered support to Harsha, his own cousin when Kashmir was invaded.
Udaya Varman changed sides in the struggle for throne of Kashmir and lent hid support to Sussala.

Consider the following statements :
1. Debri Kothi and Saichu Nala slab inscriptions were found during the reign of Lalit Varman.
2. An inscribed stone found near Loh-Tikri in Churah belongs to Soma Varman.
3. Two inscribed fountain slabs of the time of Jasata Varman are found in Sai and Tissa paragana of Churah.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – B

An inscribed stone found near Loh-Tikri in Churah belongs to Jasata Varman.

Two inscribed fountain slabs of the time of Salvahan Varman are found in Sai and Tissa paragana of Churah.

Who among the following constructed the temple of Ishwar Gaurja in Chamba?

(A) Yugankar Varman
(B) Sahil Varman
(C) Lalit Varman
(D) Vijaya Varman

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ANSWER – A

Yugankar Varman himself erected the temple of Ishwar-Gaurja in Chamba.