History of Shimla: February 04, 2022

February 4, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. Rawingarh was a feudatory of Keonthal.
2. Rawingarh Fort was established by Raja Veer Prakash of Sirmaur and is situated on the left bank of river Tons.
3. Ratesh was the smallest hill state and was a fief of Jubbal state.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – D

Rawingarh was a feudatory of Jubbal.

Rawingarh Fort was established by Raja Veer Prakash of Sirmaur and is situated on the left bank of river Pabbar.

Ratesh was the smallest hill state and was a fief of Keonthal state.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (HILL STATES)
A. Rawingarh
B. Ratesh
C. Keonthal
LIST 2 (FOUNDER)
1. Rai Singh
2. Giri Sen
3. Duni Chand
Code:

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

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ANSWER – A

Rawingarh was founded by Duni Chand, son of Sirmauri King Ugar Chand.

Ratesh state was founded by Rai Singh, brother of Karam Prakash of Sirmaur.

Keonthal state was founded by Giri Sen in 1211 AD, younger brother of Bir Sen (founder of Suket)

Which of the following Princely state came under the control of Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1379 A.D.?

(A) Rawingarh
(B) Theog
(C) Ratesh
(D) Keonthal

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ANSWER – A

Consider the following statements:
1. Keonthal is ranked 6th in the order of precedence among Shimla Hill States.
2. Rana Sansar Sen of Keonthal helped the British in the Revolt of 1857.
3. Kasumpati was leased to British Government in 1884 by Raja of Rawingarh .
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – C

Keonthal is ranked 6th in the order of precedence among Shimla Hill States.

Rana Sansar Sen of Keonthal helped the British in the Revolt of 1857.

Kasumpati was leased to British Government in 1884 by Raja of Keonthal.

Which of the following king of Keonthal ceded full jurisdiction over lands within the state required for Kalka-Shimla Railway?

(A) Raja Bijay Sen
(B) Raja Balbir Sen
(C) Raja Sansar Sen
(D) Raja Hitender Sen

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ANSWER – A

In 1901 year, Raja Bijay Sen ceded full jurisdiction over lands within the state required for Kalka-Shimla Railway.

He attended the Coronation Durbar of their Imperial Majesties, King George V and Queen Mary at Delhi in 1911.