Prelims Revision Series | Himachal GK | District Chamba | 32

ANSWER – B

• During the reign of Partap Singh Varman, a war broke out between Chamba and Kangra. He was contemporary of Akbar.
• In war with Kangra, Chari and Gharoh was annexed by Chamba.
• Akbar deputed Todal Mal and Chamba was compelled to surrender Rihlu, Chari and Gharoh.

ANSWER – D

• An inscribed stone found near Basu dated 960 A.D., mentions in consecutive order, the names of Yugankar, Vidagdha and Dodak Varman.

ANSWER – B

Among the Gaddi Khatris of Brahmaur, there is a tradition that their ancestors fled from Lahore in the time of Prithvi Singh to escape the persecutions of Aurangzeb.

ANSWER – C

• Yugankar Varman himself erected the temple of Ishwar-Gaurja in Chamba.
• The Surajmukha shrine is built by Meru Varman.
• The steps to the Sui Mata temple were constructed by Rani Sarda.

ANSWER: B

• Under the reign of Sri Singh, Chamba state came under the influence of the British regime. Politically, Chamba state was attached with the Jalandhar Division. But after some time, it was transferred to the Amritsar Division in 1862. A sanad in 1848 was granted to Sri Singh conferring the territory of Chamba upon him.

ANSWER: B

The first European to visit Chamba was Mr. Vigne in Feb. 1839. Later in the same year Chamba was visited by General Cunningham to examine the archaeological remains at Bharmour.

ANSWER – C

• It is mentioned in Rajtarangini that Bharmaur was invaded by Kashmir ruler, Ananta Deva in 11th century, during the reign of Salvahan Varman.
• Asata Varman visited Kashmir during the reign of Kalasa. Bappika, sister of Asata Varman was married to Kalasa.
• Jasata Varman offered support to Harsha, his own cousin when Kashmir was invaded.
• Udaya Varman changed sides in the struggle for throne of Kashmir and lent his support to Sussala.

ANSWER – A

• Ganesh Varman enjoyed the longest time to rule over Chamba (47 years).

ANSWER – A

• During the reign of Lakshmi Varman, an epidemic broke out in the state, almost depopulating the state. Taking the advantage of the situation kiras occupied the territory. They also held Baijnath which was anciently called Kirgram.

ANSWER – C

• Jasata Varman gave refuge to grandson of Harsh, Bhikshachara in 1112 AD in Chamba.
• The state boundaries were extended during Vijaya Varman. He invaded Kashmir and Ladakh and brought back much spoil. The easy success which came in the way of Vijaya Varman was due to the disorder and confusion prevailing after the attack of Mohammed Ghori in 1191 A.D.
• Udaya Varman married his sisters Devalekha and Taralekha to ‘Sussala’. Chamba got rid of Kashmir influence during his period.

ANSWER – C

• Raja Umed Singh of Chamba built a palace named Rajnagar at a place called Nada. The foundation of ‘Rang Mahal of Chamba’ and the Akhand Chand portion of the palace was also erected by him.

ANSWER – A

Two inscribed fountain slabs of the time of Salvahan Varman of Chamba are found in Sai and Tissa paragana of Churah.

ANSWER – D

• Raja of Chamba belongs to Suryavanshi line of Rajputs.
• The original home of the family was in Ayodhya but they moved and settled in Kalpa.

ANSWER – D

• During the Revolt of 1857, Sri Singh was loyal to the government and sent troops to Dalhousie under Mian Autar Singh.
• Raja Bhuri Singh rendered help to the British in the First World War, for which he was honoured with Knighthood.
• During the Second World War, Laksham Singh was the Raja of Chamba.

ANSWER – C

• Raja Charhat Singh died in 1844 and this became the last time Sati was practiced in Chamba.