History of Kullu: January 29, 2022

January 29, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. Pritam Singh invaded Mandi and recovered the forts of Deogarh, Mastpur and Sari.
2. During the reign of Ajit Singh, Mandi invaded Kullu and retook forts of Deogarh, Mastpur and Sari.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – A

Pritam Singh invaded Mandi and recovered the forts of Deogarh, Mastpur and Sari.
During the reign of Bikram Singh, Mandi invaded Kullu and retook forts of Deogarh, Mastpur and Sari.

In the year 1863, who was the first Viceroy to visit Kullu?

(A) Lord Auckland
(B) Lord Elgin
(C) Lord Mayo
(D) Lord Rippon

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ANSWER – B

In the year 1863, Lord Elgin was the first Viceroy to visit Kullu.

Consider the following statements:
1. Shah Shuja surrendered to Raja Ajit Singh of Kullu.
2. In 1839, General Vantura was sent by Sikhs to invade Kullu.
3. In war of succession Kishan Singh was supported against Ajit Singh by Raja of Kangra.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – A

Shah Shuja, ex-amir of Afghanistan escaped kullu during the reign of Raja Ajit Singh.
In 1839, General Vantura was sent by Sikhs to invade Kullu.
In war of succession Kishan Singh was supported against Ajit Singh by Raja of Kangra.

Who was the first European to visit Kullu on his way to Ladakh?

(A) Moorcraft
(B) Vigne
(C) Thomas Coryat
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – A

Moorcraft was the first European to visit Kullu on his way to Ladakh in 1820 A.D.

Consider the following statements:
1. After the Revolt of 1857, Kullu came under British and became a sub-division of Kangra district.
2. The Kullu sub-division was separated from Kangra in 1966 and made a separate district of Punjab.
3. The first assistant commissioner of the Kullu subdivision was Mr. Erskine.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – D

After the first Sikh war, Kullu came under the British and was incorporated in 1846 by forming a sub-division of Kangra.
The first assistant commissioner of the Kullu subdivision was Captain Hay.
The Kullu sub-division was separated from Kangra in 1963 and made a district of Punjab.