History of Sirmaur: February 17, 2022

February 17, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. In 1803, Raja Karam Prakash along with his family went to fort of Kangra in district Kangra.
2. Raja Karam Prakash invited Gurkhas for his help against his brother Rattan Prakash.
3. Amar Singh Thapa constructed a fort of Jaitak.
4. Raja Karam Prakash attended Shimla Darbar in 1827 in the honor of Lord Armhest.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – C

In 1803, Raja Karam Prakash along with his family went to fort of Kangra in Kyara Dun.

Raja Karam Prakash invited Gurkhas for his help against his brother Rattan Prakash.

Ranzor Singh constructed a fort of Jaitak and resided there.

Raja Fateh Prakash attended Shimla Darbar in 1827 in the honor of Lord Armhest.

Which king of Sirmaur built Nahan Kothi in Panchkula?

(A) Karam Prakash
(B) Fateh Prakash
(C) Jagat Prakash
(D) Dharam Prakash

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ANSWER – B

Consider the following statements:
1. During the reign of Raja Shamsher Prakash, Sirmaur state assisted British in revolt of 1857 and in second Afghan War.
2. Maharaja Rajender Prakash was a member of the Standing Committee of the Princes’ Chamber.
3. Raja Shamsher Prakash prohibited the custom of Siyapa at the time of death.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – D

During the reign of Raja Shamsher Prakash, Sirmaur state assisted British in revolt of 1857 and in second Afghan War.

Maharaja Rajender Prakash was a member of the Standing Committee of the Princes’ Chamber.

Raja Shamsher Prakash prohibited the custom of Siyapa at the time of death.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (RAJA)
A. Shamsher Prakash
B. Fateh Prakash
C. Amar Prakash
LIST 2 (BUILT)
1. Mahima Library
2. Ranital Bagh
3. Moti Mahal
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 king of the princely state of Sirmaur tried to mold his administration on the British system?

(A) Fateh Prakash
(B) Jagat Prakash
(C) Dharam Prakash
(D) Shamsher Prakash

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ANSWER – D

Consider the following statements:
1. Shamsher Prakash was made a member of the Imperial Legislative Council in 1902 AD.
2. The British Goverment awarded the title of KCSI to Raja Surendra Vikram Prakash in 1915, for his contribution to the First World War.
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 – D

Surendra Vikram Prakash was made a member of the Imperial Legislative Council by the Government of India in 1902. In 1901, he was awarded the title of KCSI by the British Government.

Amar Prakash was awarded the title of Maharaja in 1918 and KCSI in 1915, for his contribution to the First World War.

Amar Prakash established the Mahima Library in Nahan, named after his daughter, which is the oldest library of H.P.