History of Shimla: February 01, 2022

February 1, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. Balsan was an offshoot of Kumharsain.
2. In 1805, at the time of Gurkha invasion,
3. Balsan was subordinate to ancient Sirmaur. Balsan was ranked 11th in the order of precedence amongst the Shimla Hill States.
4. Rana Jograj Singh supported the Britishers in the revolt of 1857.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

Balsan was an offshoot of ancient Sirmaur.
In 1805, at the time of Gurkha invasion, Balsan was subordinate to Kumharsain.
Balsan was ranked 11th in the order of precedence amongst the Shimla Hill States.
Rana Jograj Singh supported the Britishers in the revolt of 1857.

Consider the following statements:
1. Sohan Pal founded Sunni and transferred capital from Mul Bhajji to Sunni.
2. Hari Chand Thakur changed its capital of Koti state from Koti to Kayar Koti.
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

Sohan Pal founded Sunni and transferred capital from Mul Bhajji to Sunni.
Tara Chand Thakur changed its capital of Koti state from Koti to Kayar Koti.
Raja Hari Chand of Koti helped britishers during the Revolt of 1857.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (HILL STATES)
A. Balsan
B. Bhajji
C. Koti
D. Bushahr
LIST 2 (FOUNDER)
1. Cheru
2. Praduman
3. Alak Singh
4. Chand
Code:

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

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ANSWER – A

Balsan was founded by Alak Singh before 12th Century A.D.
Bhajji state was founded by the descendents of Kutlehr state’s Rajput named Cheru.
Koti state was founded by the descendents of Kutlehr state’s Rajput named Chand.
Bushahr dynasty was founded by Praduman, the son of Lord Krishna

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Chattar Singh moved his capital from Kamru to Sarahan.
2. Raja Kehri Singh was conferred the title of Chhatarpati by Jahangir.
3. Raja Kehri Singh shifted his capital from Sarahan to Rampur.
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 – B

Raja Chattar Singh moved his capital from Kamru to Sarahan.
Raja Kehri Singh was conferred the title of Chhatarpati by Aurangzeb.
Raja Ram Singh shifted his capital from Sarahan to Rampur.

Which of the following king of Bushahr received Hangrang Valley from Tibet as jagir?

(A) Chattar Singh
(B) Kehri Singh
(C) Ram Singh
(D) Mahinder Singh

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ANSWER – B

The Tibetan-Ladakhi-Mughal war took place in 1681-83 A.D. Kehri Singh signed a treaty with Tibet.
According to the treaty, the Kailash would remain the boundary line of Bushahr with Tibet; Tibet and Bushahr would remain friends and the traders from both sides would enjoy all facilities without payment of any tax.
The tax free trade continued till the international border was sealed in 1962