History of Chamba: January 21, 2022

January 21, 2022

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the rule of Raja Pratap Singh Varman of Chamba?
1. A war broke out between Chamba and Nurpur.
2. Annexation of Chari and Gharoh by Chamba.
3. Surrender of Rihlu, Chari and Gharoh to Mughals during the reign of Shahjahan.
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 – B

During the reign of Partap Singh Varman, a war broke out between Chamba and Kangra. He was contemporary of Akbar.
In war with Kangra, Chari and Gharoh was annexed by Chamba.
Akbar deputed Todal Mal and Chamba was compelled to surrender Rihlu, Chari and Gharoh.

Which king of Chamba rejected the order of Aurangzeb in which he was asked to demolish the Hindu temples located in his kingdom?

(A) Jagat Singh
(B) Udai Singh
(C) Chattar Singh
(D) Prithvi Singh

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ANSWER – C

Raja Chattar Singh denied the order of Aurangzed issued for demolition of all hindu temples.
On hearing this, the Aurangzed summoned the Raja to Delhi.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (RAJA)
A. Prithvi Singh
B. Partap Singh Varman
C. Chattar Singh
D. Janardhan
LIST 2 (CONTEMPORARY)
1. Akbar
2. Jahangir
3. Shah Jahan
4. Aurangzeb
Code:

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

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ANSWER – C

Partap Singh Varman was a contemporary of Akbar and Chamba became tributary of Mughals .
In 1622, Jahangir visited Kangra and Raja Janardhan also visited the emporer along with his brother Bishambar
Prithvi Singh visited delhi nine times during the reign of Shahjahan and said to have obtained the family idol of ‘Raghubir’ from the emporer.
Raja Chattar Singh denied the order of Aurangzeb issued for demolition of all hindu temples.

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Bishambar was known as ‘Bali Karan’ for his generosity.
2. Janardhan and Bishambar were killed in war against Suraj Mal of Nurpur.
3. Battle of Dhalog was fought between Kangra and Chamba.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – D

Raja Balbhadra was known as ‘Bali Karan’ for his generosity.
Twelve year indecisive war was fought between Janardhan and Suraj Mal of Nurpur.
Janardhan and his brother Bishambar were killed in war against Jagat Singh of Nurpur.
Battle of Dhalog was fought between Nurpur and Chamba.

What was the name of the ruler of Chamba, who appointed a barber to the post of wazir?

(A) Udai Singh
(B) Laxman Singh
(C) Shyam Singh
(D) Ugar Singh

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ANSWER – A

Jai Singh, wazir and uncle of Raja Udai Singh died. After this Raja Udai Singh appointed a barber to the post of wazir because of his daughter’s love interest.