Revision Series | Himachal GK | District Kangra | 37

June 5, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1. Sir A Cunningham was the first to draw attention to the history of Jalandhar and Trigarta in detail.
2. Sir A Cunningham found 52 stone axes on the bank of river Banganga in village Rahaur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

Sir A Cunningham was the first to draw attention to the history of Jalandhar and Trigarta in detail. According to him the name of the place have been derived from the famous ‘Danava’ Jalandhar, the son of Ganges by the Ocean, mention of which has been made in Padma Puran.
G.C. Mahapatra found 52 stone axes on the bank of river Banganga in village Rahaur.

Which of the following Raja’s name was found in the ‘Dharamchand Natak’ written by Manik Chand of Kangra?

(A) Raja Dharam Chand
(B) Raja Sansar Chand
(C) Raja Rup Chand
(D) Raja Ghamand Chand

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ANSWER – C

Raja Rup Chand’s name is found in the ‘Dharamchand Natak’ written by Manik Chand.

After which of the following rebellion, Raja Bidhi Chand had to leave his son Trilok Chand as a hostage at Mughal court?

(A) Rebellion of 1572
(B) Rebellion of 1588
(C) Rebellion of 1594
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – B

After the rebellion of 1588, Raja Bidhi Chand had to leave his son Trilok Chand as a hostage at Mughal court.
In 1594-1595, there was another rebellion led by Raja of Jasrota, in which Raja Bidhi Chand did not participate.

In 1540, Sher Shah Suri ordered to capture Nagarkot and which of the following was made the in charge of Nagarkot after its conquest?

(A) Khawas Khan
(B) Hamid Khan Kakar
(C) Hussain Quli Khan
(D) Zain Khan Koka

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ANSWER – B

In 1540, Sher Shah Suri ordered his General Khawas Khan to capture Nagarkot during the reign of Raja Dharam Chand. After its conquest, Hamid Khan Kakar was made the in charge of Nagarkot.

Which of the following was sent to suppress the revolt raised by Raja Suraj Mal of Nurpur?

(A) Shaikh Farid
(B) Sunder Das Rai
(C) Hussain Quli Khan
(D) Zain Khan Koka

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ANSWER – B

Shah Jahan sent Sunder Das Rai Raiyan to suppress the revolt raised by Raja Suraj Mal of Nurpur. Suraj Mal was defeated and he took refuge in Maukot, then in Nurpur and finally to Chamba where he died.

ANSWER - B • Shah Jahan sent Sunder Das Rai Raiyan to suppress the revolt raised by Raja Suraj Mal of Nurpur. Suraj Mal was defeated and he took refuge in Maukot, then in Nurpur and finally to Chamba where he died.

(A) Rebellion of 1572
(B) Rebellion of 1588
(C) Rebellion of 1594
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – D

Guler state did not participate in the revolts of 1572, 1588 and 1594-95.

Which of the following Raja of Jaswan was made in charge of Bidhi Chand of Kangra?

(A) Anirudh Chand
(B) Gobind Chand
(C) Purab Chand
(D) Bikram Chand

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ANSWER – B

Raja Gobind Chand of Jaswan was made in charge of Bidhi Chand of Kangra when his father Jai Chand was arrested by Akbar.

Which of the following Raja of Siba fought against the Sikhs in 1848 and regained Siba fort?

(A) Gobind Singh
(B) Ram Singh
(C) Madho Singh
(D) Sunder Singh

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ANSWER – B

Raja Ram Singh of Siba fought against the Sikhs in 1848 and was able to take from them the Siba Fort.

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Rup Chand of Kangra received the title of “Bahadur” from Jahangir for his services.
2. Shah Jahan gave “Sher Afghan” title to Man Chand for his valour.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are not correct?

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

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ANSWER – A

Raja Rup Chand of Guler received the title of “Bahadur” and a Khillat from Jahangir for his services.
Shah Jahan who admired Man Chand for his valour called him “Sher Afghan”.

Which of the following Raja of Datarpur was deported to Almora?

(A) Jagat Chand
(B) Surma Chand
(C) Devi Chand
(D) Durga Chand

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ANSWER – A

In 1848, Jagat Chand revolted along with Katoch princes against Britishers.
He was deported to Almora where he died in 1877.

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Ghamand Chand of Kangra recovered all the lost territories including Kangra Fort from Mughals.
2. In 1758, Raja Ghamand Chand defeated Adina Beg Khan, the governor of Doab.
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

Raja Ghamand Chand recovered all the lost territories except Kangra Fort from Mughals.
In 1758, Raja Ghamand Chand was defeated by Adina Beg Khan, the governor of Doab.

Which of the following Raja of Nurpur transferred its capital from Pathankot to Dhameri?

(A) Takht Mal
(B) Bas Dev
(C) Suraj Mal
(D) Jagat Singh

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ANSWER – B

Takht Mal was the first to realize the danger of having his capital at Pathankot, so near to the plains, but before he could transfer it, he passed away.
His son Bas Dev transferred its capital from Pathankot to Dhameri to Dhameri during the reign of Akbar.

Which of the following was Raja of Basholi when it came under Nurpur?

(A) Bhupat Pal
(B) Kailash Pal
(C) Bhil Pal
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – A

Basholi was the first state to come under the control of Jagat Singh in 1614-15 when Raja of Basholi was Bhupat Pal.

Consider the following statements:
1. Prithi Pal of Bangahal was murdered in Damdama palace.
2. After the death of Prithi Pal, Man Singh of Kullu took Bangahal under his control.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – C

Prithi Pal was the son-in-law of Sidh Sen of Mandi.
Prithi Pal was murdered in Damdama palace by his father-in-law Sidh Sen.
After the death of Prithi Pal, Man Singh of Kullu took Bangahal under his control

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Bakht Mal built Nurpur Fort on river Ravi.
2. Raja Bakht Mal extended allegiance to Mughal dynasty.
3. The Fort of Maukot was erected by Sikander Shah Sur.
4. Raja Bakht Mal was executed by Bairam Khan in 1558.
Which of the above statements is /are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – C

Raja Bakht Mal built Shahpur Fort on river Ravi, naming it after Shah Sur dynasty.
Raja Bakht Mal extended allegiance to Sur dynasty.
The Fort of Maukot was erected by Islam Shah Sur, son of Sher Shah Sur.
Bakht Mal supported Sikander Shah Sur against Akbar. After Sikander surrendered he was sent to Bengal and a jagir was allotted to him. Bakht Mal was taken as a prisoner to Lahore and was executed by Bairam Khan in 1558.