History of Chamba: January 24, 2022

January 24, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. In 1871, Lord Mayo visited Chamba, during the reign of Raja Ram Singh.
2. In 1877, Raja Sham Singh attended Delhi Darbar.
3. In 1900, Chamba was visited by lady and Viceroy Dalhousie.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

In 1871, Lord Mayo visited Chamba, during the reign of Raja Gopal Singh.
In 1877, Raja Sham Singh attended Delhi Darbar.
In 1900, Chamba was visited by Lady and Viceroy Curzon, during the reign of Raja Bhuri Singh.

Which of the following government official was not appointed as the Superintendent of the Chamba state?

(A) Major Blair Reid
(B) John Harrey
(C) Captain Forbes
(D) Lieutenant E.G. Wace

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ANSWER – B

Major Blair Reid was appointed superintendent of the Chamba state in January 1863.
In January 1865, Major Reid was succeeded by Captain Forbes.
In January 1866, Lieutenant E.G. Wace succeeded Captain Forbes till Major Reid returned in December 1866.
John Hurrey was appointed tutor to Raja Sham Singh in 1878.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (RAJA)
A. Sri Singh
B. Bhuri Singh
C. Lakshman Singh
LIST 2 (EVENTS)
1. Second World War
2. Revolt of 1857
3. First World War
Code:

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

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ANSWER – A

During the Revolt of 1857, Sri Singh was loyal to the government and sent troops to Dalhousie under Mian Autar Singh.
Raja Bhuri Singh rendered help to the British in the First World War, for which he was honoured with Knighthood.
During the Second World War, Chamba state contributed to the war expenses. Lakshman Singh was the Raja of Chamba at that time.

Consider the following statements:
1. Bhuri Singh succeeded Govind Chand as Wazir, during the reign of Raja Sham Singh.
2. In 1906, Bhuri Singh Museum was inaugurated.
3. In 1907, Bhuri Singh was present at Viceregal Darbar in Agra to meet Amir of Afghanistan.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – B

Bhuri Singh succeeded Govind Chand as Wazir, during the reign of Raja Sham Singh.
In 1908, Bhuri Singh Museum was inaugurated.
In 1907, Bhuri Singh was present at Viceregal Darbar in Agra to meet Amir of Afghanistan.

Which of the following temple is not found in Bharmour?

(A) Lakshna Devi temple
(B) Ganesha temple
(C) Nandi temple
(D) Shakti Devi temple

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ANSWER – D

Lakshana Devi, Ganesh, Nandi temple are found at Bharmaur, the ancient capital of the state, situated on the Budhil, a tributary of the Ravi, whilst the temple of Shakti Devi stands at Chatrari half way between Bharmaur and Chamba.