History of Kangra: January 13, 2022

January 13, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. The founder of Nurpur state was Jhet Pal, younger brother of Raja of Jaipur.
2. The coins found at Dhameri by Sir Alexander Cunningham were Greek Zoilus with Goudophares.
3. Mian Raghunath Singh wrote the book “Twarikh-i-Rajan-i-Pathania.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER: C

The founder of Nurpur state was Jhet Pal, younger brother of Raja of Delhi, who left his home and founded the state in about 1000 A.D.
The coins found at Pathankot by Sir Alexander Cunningham were Greek Zoilus with Goudophares.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (RAJA)
A Jaspal
B. Kailash Pal
C. Bhil Pal
D. Bhakt Mal
LIST 2 (CONTEMPORARY)
1. Sher Shah Suri
2. Allaudin Khilji
3. Tatar Khan
4. Sikander Lodhi
Code:

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

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ANSWER: A

Jaspal was contemporary of Allaudin Khilji.
Kailash Pal defeated Tatar Khan, Governor of Khorasan.
Bhil Pal was contemporary of Sikander Lodhi and assisted him in many wars.
On the accession of throne by Sher Shah Suri, Bhakt Mal extended his allegiance to Sur dynasty.

Consider the following statements :
1. Raja Bakht Mal built Nurpur Fort on river Ravi .
2. Raja Bakht Mal extended allegiance to Mughal dynasty.
3. The Fort of Maukot was erected by Sikander Shah Sur.
4. Raja Bakht Mal was executed by Bairam Khan in 1558.
Which of the above statements is /are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER: C

Raja Bakht Mal built Shahpur Fort on river Ravi, naming it after Shah Sur dynasty.
Raja Bakht Mal extended allegiance to Sur dynasty.
The Fort of Maukot was erected by Islam Shah Sur, son of Sher Shah Sur.
Bakht Mal supported Sikander Shah Sur against Akbar. After Sikander surrendered he was sent to Bengal and a jagir was allotted to him. Bakht Mal was taken as a prisoner to Lahore and was executed by Bairam Khan in 1558.

Which of the following Raja of Nurpur transferred its capital from Pathankot to Dhameri?

(A) Takht Mal
(B) Bas Dev
(C) Suraj Mal
(D) Jagat Singh

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ANSWER: B

Takht Mal was the first to realize the danger of having his capital at Pathankot, so near to the plains, but before he could transfer it ,he passed away.

His son Bas Dev transferred its capital from Pathankot to Dhameri to Dhameri during the reign of Akbar.

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Jeth Pal built Fort of Nurpur.
2. Raja Basu was deputed by Akbar to capture Khurram.
3. During the reign of Akbar Raja Basu was employed on any military expedition.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER: C

Raja Basu built Fort of Nurpur and plated garden of mango trees, known as Raja ka Bagh.
Raja Basu was deputed by Jahangir to capture Khurram.
During the reign of Akbar Raja Basu was not employed on any military expedition.

Consider the following statements:
1. Suraj Mal was ordered to join Murtaza Khan in the seize Kangra Fort.
2. In 1616, Suraj Mal was sent with Khurram to Dakhan.
3. In 1620, Suraj Mal was sent with Sunder Das Rai to seize Kangra Fort.
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: A

Suraj Mal was ordered to join Murtaza Khan in the seize Kangra Fort.
In 1616, Suraj Mal was sent with Khurram to Dakhan.
In 1617, Suraj Mal was sent with Mohammad Taqi to seize Kangra Fort.