History of Kangra: January 15, 2022

January 15, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. Jagat Singh changed the name of Dhameri to Nurpur.
2. Rajrup Singh built a temple in Dhampal Ashram.
3. Najabat Khan was appointed as the Faujdar of Kangra.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – C

Jagat Singh changed the name of Dhameri to Nurpur.
Jagat Singh built a temple in Dhampal Ashram in 1646. the Ashram was founded by Narain, a Brahmin of Kahnuwan in Gurdaspur district.
Najabat Khan was appointed as the Faujdar of Kangra

Nurpur acquired the territory of Lakhanpur from which of the following state?

(A) Chamba
(B) Basholi
(C) Kangra
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – B

In 1785, Nurpur acquired from Basholi, a portion of territory to the west of Ravi called Lakhanpur.

Consider the following statements :
1. Rajrup Singh received from Shah Jahan a fief including taluqas of Shahpur, Palahi and Kandi.
2. Bhau Singh was last of the Pathania raja to hold office under Mughal emporers or to receive distinction from them.
3. Mandhata wrote half of the Rhapsodies in praise of his grandfather.
Which of the above statements is /are incorrect?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 4 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – A

Bhau Singh received from Shah Jahan a fief including taluqas of Shahpur, Palahi and Kandi.
Mandhata Singh was last of the Pathania raja to hold office under Mughal emporers or to receive distinction from them.
Warlike exploits of Jagat Singh find mention in the form of subject of poem. “The Rhapsodies of Gambir Rai-the Nurpur Bard” was written few years after his death. Mandhata wrote half of the Rhapsodies in praise of his grandfather.

During the reign of which of the following Raja Nurpur State was merged with Kangra?

(A) Jagat Singh
(B) Bir Singh
(C) Gagan Singh
(D) Jaswant Singh

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ANSWER – D

Ram Singh crossed ravi and occupied Shahpur fort, where he proclaimed Jaswant Singh, Raja of Nurpur and himself as wazir.

Which of the following Raja was 6th Viceregal Darbari in Kangra district?

(A) Gagan Singh
(B) Devender Singh
(C) Bir Singh
(D) Jaswant Singh

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ANSWER – A

Gagan Singh was 6th Viceregal Darbari in Kangra district

Which of the following granted jagir to Raja Jaswant Singh for his loyalty shown in revolt of 1857?

(A) Sir Henry Lawrence
(B) John Peel
(C) Sir John Lawrence
(D) Mr. Barnes

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ANSWER – C

Sir John Lawrence granted jagir to Raja Jaswant Singh for his loyalty shown in revolt of 1857.