History of Kangra: January 17, 2022

January 17, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. Prithi Pal was the son-in-law of Suraj Sen of Mandi.
2. Prithi Pal was murdered in Damdama palace.
3. After the death of Prithi Pal, Man Singh of Kullu took Bangahal under his control.
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: B

Prithi Pal was the son-in-law of Sidh Sen of Mandi.
Prithi Pal was murdered in Damdama palace by his father-in-law Sidh Sen.
After the death of Prithi Pal, Man Singh of Kullu took Bangahal under his control

Which of the following Raja went to meet Mughal Viceroy while Shamsher Sen seized Karanpur?

(A) Raghunath Pal
(B) Dalel Pal
(C) Man Pal
(D) Nihal Pal

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ANSWER: A

Sidh Sen tried to seize Karanpur twice but was repulsed with the help of Kullu.
Raghunath Pal went to meet Mughal Viceroy while Shamsher Sen, son of Sidh Sen of Mandi, seized Karanpur.

Consider the following statements :
1. Uchal Pal was the last ruling chief of Bangahal.
2. Nihal Pal was given refuge by Raja Sansar Chand.
3. Raja Sansar Chand lent a force to Uchal Pal to recover his territories from Mandi.
Which of the above statements is /are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER: C

Man Pal was the last ruling chief of Bangahal and he succeeded to the taluqas of Landoh, Paprola and Rajjer.
Nihal Pal was given refuge by Raja Raj Singh of Chamba.
Raja Sansar Chand lent a force to Uchal Pal to recover his territories from Mandi.

Which of the following was the smallest principality in Kangra area?

(A) Bangahal
(B) Kutlehr
(C) Jaswan
(D) Siba

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ANSWER: B

Kutlehr was the smallest principality in Kangra area.
The progenitor of the family was a Brahmin, but on acquiring regal power, he was recognized as Rajput.

Consider the following statements:
1. Narain Pal conquered the taluqas of Talhati and Kutlehr.
2. In 1825, Gurkhas laid the seize to the Kotwalbah Fort.
3 In 1786, Sansar Chand completely seized Kutlehr state.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER: C

Jaspal conquered the taluqas of Talhati and Kutlehr and established his capital at Kot Kutlehr.
In 1825, Maharaja Ranjit Singh laid the seize to the Kotwalbah Fort.
In 1786, Sansar Chand completely seized Kutlehr state, but during Gurkha invasion, its Raja was restored with his territory.