History of Kangra: January 12, 2022

January 12, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. Siba state was divided into two parts and fort was under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
2. Koi branch was under Mian Devi Singh.
3. Kotla branch was under Raja Gobind Singh.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER: C

Siba state was divided into two parts:
One-third of the state was with Raja Gobind Singh and was known as Siba state or Koi branch.
One-fourth of the state was given to Mian Devi Singh and was known as Siba jagir or Kotla branch.
The fort was under Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (OFFSHOOT)
A. Jaswan
B. Siba
C. Datarpur
LIST 2 (FOUNDED IN)
1. 1550 A.D.
2. 1170 A.D.
3. 1450 A.D.
Code:

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

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ANSWER: A

Jaswan was the first offshoot of kangra and it was founded in 1170 A.D. by Purab Chand.
Siba was the offshoot of Guler and it was founded in 1450 A.D. by Sibram Chand.
Datarpur was the offshoot of Siba and it was founded in 1550 A.D. by Datar Chand

Which of the following Raja of Siba fought against the Sikhs in 1848 and regained Siba fort?

(A) Gobind Singh
(B) Ram Singh
(C) Madho Singh
(D) Sunder Singh

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ANSWER: B

Raja Ram Singh of Siba fought against the Sikhs in 1848 and was able to take from them the Siba Fort .

He ousted Mian Devi Singh from the jagir of Kotla

Which of the following was exiled from Dada Siba?

(A) Ram Singh
(B) Devi Singh
(C) Madho Singh
(D) Sunder Singh

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ANSWER: D

Sunder Singh saw britishers with the members of Dada-Siba royal family.
After that whole atmosphere turned into armed conflict in which two britishers and one of the royals was killed.
Sunder Singh was held responsible for killing them with his gun and therefore he was exiled.

Which of the following Raja of Datarpur was deported to Almora?

(A) Jagat Chand
(B) Surma Chand
(C) Devi Chand
(D) Durga Chand

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ANSWER: A

In 1848, Jagat Chand revolted along with Katoch princes against Britishers.
He was deported to Almora where he died in 1877.

Which of the following Raja of Datarpur was General in the army of Maharaja of Jammu?

(A) Jagat Chand
(B) Surma Chand
(C) Devi Chand
(D) Durga Chand

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ANSWER: B

Mian Surma Chand of Datarpur resided in Jammu and was General in the army of Maharaja of Jammu.