History of Shimla: February 03, 2022

February 3, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. Lal Thakur of Khaneti deafeated Garhwal state.
2. After the expulsion of Gurkhas, Khaneti became feudatory of Bushahr.
3. Kumharsen and Delath were also feudatories of Bushahr state.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

Thakur Tara Chand of Khaneti deafeated Garhwal state. But later Kullu defeated Khaneti. Consequently, Tara Chand left Khaneti and settled at Debari.

After the expulsion of Gurkhas, Khaneti became feudatory of Bushahr.

Kumharsen, Khaneti and Delath were feudatories of Bushahr state.

Which of the following Hill States was the only state founded by the descendents of Prithvi Raj Chauhan?

(A) Dhami
(B) Kumharsain
(C) Jubbal
(D) Khaneti

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ANSWER – A

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (HILL STATES)
A. Khaneti
B. Delath
C. Dhami
LIST 2 (FOUNDER)
1. Prithvi Singh
2. Govind Pal
3. Sabir Chand
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

Khaneti was founded by Sabir Chand, son of Kirat Chand, the founder of Kumharsen.

Delath state was founded by Prithvi Singh, brother of Kirat Chand.

Dhami was founded by Govind Pal.

Consider the following statements:
1. Dhami was occupied by Gurkhas from 1805 to 1815.
2. Rana Govind Pal of Dhami was loyal to the Britishers during the revolt of 1857.
3. Dhami firing tragedy took place during the reign of Rana Dalip Singh.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – B

Dhami was occupied by Gurkhas from 1805 to 1815.

Rana Goverdhan Singh of Dhami was loyal to the Britishers during the revolt of 1857.

Dhami firing tragedy took place during the reign of Rana Dalip Singh.

Consider the following statements:
1. Jubbal state was founded by Karan Chand, son of Raja of Kahlur.
2. Raja Purna Chand of Jubbal attended the coronation Darbar in Delhi in 1911.
3. Rana Gaur Chand transferred the capital of Jubbal from Purana Jubbal to Deora.
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

Jubbal state was founded by Karan Chand, son of Raja Ugar Chand of Sirmaur. Mool Chand of sari and Duni Chand of Rawingarh were his brothers.

Raja Bhagat Chand of Jubbal attended the coronation Darbar of King George in Delhi in 1911.

Rana Gaur Chand transferred the capital of Jubbal from Purana Jubbal to Deora.