History of Sirmaur: February 15, 2022

February 15, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. The inhabitants of Sirmaur in earlier history were Audumbaras.
2. The ancient capital of Sirmaur was Kalsi.
3. Sobha Rawal established the Sirmaur kingdom in 1195.
4. Subhansh Prakash started the title of Prakash in Sirmaur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3 only

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ANSWER – C

The inhabitants of Sirmaur in earlier history were Kulindas.

The ancient capital of Sirmaur was Kyara Dun.

Raja of Jaisalmer Ugar Sen, who happened to visit Haridawar on pilgrimage and on hearing the throne vacant in the nearby state, sent his son ‘Soba Rawal’ who conquered and established kingdom, taking the title of “Subhans Parkash”. Ever since the name of ‘Parkash’ in the princely family of Sirmaur continued till its last ruler.

Who was the founder of Sirmaur state?

(A) King Rasalu
(B) King Dak Prakash
(C) Raja Sansar Chand
(D) Raja Ishwar Sen

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ANSWER – A

According to Kanwar Ranzor Singh in his book Tarikh-i-Riyasat, Sirmaur the state was founded by Raja Rasaloo, the son of Raja Salvahan of Jaisalmer. Sirmaur was the son of Buland, brother of Raja Rasaloo, after whom the state took its name.

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Suraj Prakash of Sirmaur, built a Devi temple on bank of Pabbar River in area of Hatkoti.
2. Raja Nekat Prakash made village Neri as his residence and seat of government.
3. Raja Garbh Prakash transferred his place of residence from Neri to Jagri fort in Ratesh.
4. Raja Veer Prakash made Kot Deothal in Sirmaur his capital.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 4 only
(D) 1 , 2 and 4 only

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ANSWER – C

Raja Veer Prakash of Sirmaur, built a Devi temple on bank of Pabbar River in area of Hatkoti.

Raja Nekat Prakash made village Neri as his residence and seat of government.

Raja Garbh Prakash transferred his place of residence from Neri to Jagri fort in Ratesh.

Raja Braham Prakash made Kot Deothal in Sirmaur his capital.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (RAJA)
A. Subhans Prakash
B. Udit Prakash Budhi
C. Prakash
LIST 2 (CAPITAL)
1. Rajpur
2. Rajban
3. Kalsi
Code:

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

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ANSWER – A

Which of the following raja subjugated Jubbal, Balasan and Throch?

(A) Kaul Prakash
(B) Budhi Prakash
(C) Mahe Prakash
(D) Veer Prakash

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ANSWER – A

Kaul Prakash subjugated Jubbal, Balasan and Throch.

Kaul Prakash gave asylum to Nizam-ul-Mulk, the opponent of Razia Sultan in 1235 AD.

Consider the following statements:
1. During the reign of Sumer Prakash, Mohammedan army for the first time entered the area to chase Qutlugh Khan.
2. During the reign of Bhakat Prakash, Sirmaur was a tributary of Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

During the reign of Suraj Prakash, Mohammedan army for the first time entered the area to chase ‘Qutlugh Khan’, in his retreat from Hindustan to Lahore.

During the reign of Bhakat Prakash, Sirmaur was a tributary of Firoz Shah Tughlaq.