Medieval History of Himachal Pradesh: April 20, 2022

April 20, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. Mohammad Bin Tughlaq invaded Kangra during the reign of Raja Prithvi Chand of Kangra.
2. Timur invaded Kiarda dun valley, Dhameri and Hindur.
3. Raja Alam Chand of Hindur opposed the march of Timur and as a result Timur invaded Hindur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – A

Mohammad Bin Tughlaq invaded Kangra during the reign of Raja Prithvi Chand of Kangra.

Timur invaded Kiarda dun valley, Dhameri but not Hindur.

Raja Alam Chand of Hindur offered needed provisions and as a result Timur did not invade Hindur.

When did Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq win Kangra? [HP JBT -2014]

(A) 1737
(B) 1527
(C) 1337
(D) 1437

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ANSWER – C

In which of the following years did Timur Lang attack Kangra(Nagarkot)?

(A) 1375
(B) 1398
(C) 1401
(D) 1450

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ANSWER – B

During the reign of which of the following Raja of Kangra did Timur Lang attack Kangra(Nagarkot)?

(A) Prithvi Chand
(B) Megh Chand
(C) Rup Chand
(D) Sangara Chand

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ANSWER – B

Consider the following statements:
1. Sher Shah Suri sent Hamid Khan Kakkar to subjugate Kangra hills.
2. According to Tabakat-i-Akbari, Salim Shah Sur was in alliance with Raja Bhakt Mal of Nurpur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – C

Sher Shah Suri sent Khawas Khan to subjugate Kangra hills and after subjugation placed in charge of Hamid Khan Kakkar.

According to Tabakat-i-Akbari, Sikander Shah Sur was in alliance with Raja Bhakt Mal of Nurpur.

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Jai Chand was arrested on the orders of Jahangir by Raja Ram Chand of Guler.
2. Bidhi Chand revolted against Mughals and was assisted by Raja Gopi Chand of Jaswan.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

Raja Jai Chand was arrested on the orders of Akbar by Raja Ram Chand of Guler.

Bidhi Chand revolted against Mughals and was assisted by Raja Gopi Chand of Jaswan.

The rulers of the hill states of Punjab who were hostages in the Mughal court, are given the title of 'Mian' given by which ruler? [HAS (Pre)-2015]

(A) Akbar
(B) Jahangir
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Aurangzeb

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ANSWER – B

In 1588-89 AD, which king of Kangra organized all the hill chiefs from Jammu to Kangra against Akbar? [HP Naib Tehsildar (Pre)-2014]

(A) Bidhichand
(B) Trilokchand
(C) Bhimchand
(D) Jaichand

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ANSWER – A