History of Shimla: February 02, 2022

February 2, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. The founder of Darkoti was a scion of the house of Jaipur.
2. The founder of Tharoch belonged to the Sisodia dynasty of Udaipur.
3. Tharoch was formerly a part of kahlur state and was bestowed as a gift to its founder.
4. Dhadi was an offshoot of Darkoti.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 4 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER: C

The founder of Darkoti was a scion of the house of Jaipur.
The founder of Tharoch belonged to the Sisodia dynasty of Udaipur.
Tharoch was formerly a part of Sirmaur state and was bestowed as a gift to its founder.
Dhadi was an offshoot of Tharoch.

Which of the following Hill States was a branch of Tharoch and then of Bushahr and Rawingarh?

(A) Dhadi
(B) Kumharsain
(C) Darkoti
(D) Khaneti

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ANSWER: A

Dhadi was a branch of Tharoch and then of Bushahr.

It was annexed to Rawingarh at the time of Gurkha supremacy.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (HILL STATES)
A. Darkoti
B. Tharoch
C. Kumharsain
LIST 2 (FOUNDER)
1. Kishan Singh
2. Kirat Chand
3. Durga Singh
Code:

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

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ANSWER: A

Darkoti was founded by Durga Singh.

Tharoch state was founded by the Sisodia Rajput named Kishan Singh.

Kumaharsain was founded by Kirat Chand

Consider the following statements:
1. Rana Pritam Singh helped Britishers during the revolt of 1857.
2. Kehar Singh defeated Raja Man Singh of Kullu and captured the “Shari” and “Shangri” fort.
3. Rana Ajmer Singh of Kumarsain took refuge in the princely state of Kullu at the time of the Gurkha invasion.
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

Rana Pritam Singh helped Britishers during the revolt of 1857.

Ajmer Singh defeated Raja Man Singh of Kullu and captured the “Shari” and “Shangri” fort.

Rana Kehar Singh of Kumarsain took refuge in the princely state of Kullu at the time of the Gurkha invasion.

Consider the following statements:
1. Dhadi was founded on the bank of river Tons.
2. In 1891, British decided to separate Dhadi and Tharoch as independent from each other.
3. In 1896, Dhadi and Rawingarh were made feudatory to Jubbal state.
Which of the above statement(s) 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

Dhadi was founded on the bank of river Pabbar.

In 1891, British decided to separate Dhadi and Rawingarh as independent from each other.

In 1896, Dhadi and Rawingarh were made feudatory to Jubbal state.