Revision Series | Himachal GK | History of Himachal (Part-1) | 99

August 21, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1 Balson was an offshoot of Kumarsain.
2. In 1805, at the time of Gurkha invasion, Balson was subordinate to ancient Sirmour.
3. Balson was ranked 11th in the order of precedence amongst the Shimla Hill state. Rana Jograj Singh supported the Britishers in the revolt of 1857
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) None of the above
(B) 2 and 4
(C) 3 and 4
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER: C

Balson was an offshoot of ancient Sirmour. Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
In 1805, at the time of Gurkha invasion, Balson was subordinate to Kumharsain.
Balson was ranked 11th in the order of precedence amongst the Shimla Hill state. Hence Statement 3 is correct.
Rana Jograj Singh supported the Britishers in the revolt of 1857. Hence Statement 4 is correct.

Consider the following statements:
1 Raja Kalyan Chand who shifted the residence of ruling family from Sunhani to new place Dholra on the bank of river Sutlej.
2. Raja Tara Chand built the Taragarh fort in Hindur.
3. Raja Deep Chand founded the Town Bilaspur.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

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

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ANSWER: C

It was Raja Deep Chand who shifted the residence of ruling family from Sunhani to new place Dholra on the bank of river Sutlej. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Raja Tara Chand built the Taragarh fort in Hindur. Hence statement 2 is correct.
Raja Deep Chand founded the Town Bilaspur. Hence statement 3 is correct.

Consider the following statements:
1 Aditya Varman transferred the capital from Bharmaur to Chamba.
2. Chamba town was named after Princess Champavati.
3. Sui fair is held in the memory of Champavati in the temple built by Sahil Varman.
4. The steps to the Sui Mata temple were constructed by Rani Sarda.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

(A) None of the above
(B) 2 and 4
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the above

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Answer: c

Sahil Varman shifted his capital from Chamba to Bharmaur. Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Chamba town was named after Princess Champavati. Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Sui fair held in the memory of Sunaina (wife of Sahil Varman). Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
The steps to the Sui Mata temple were constructed by Rani Sarda (wife of Raja Jeet sing). Hence Statement 4 is correct.

Consider the following statements:
1. Chamba was visited by Viceroy and Lady Curzon in 1902.
2. A sanitorium in Chamba was named after Lord Dalhousie under the recommendation of Sir Donald Macleed.
3. In 1646-47 Ladakh and Lahaul were invaded by Tibet.
4. In 1678, Raja Chattar Singh refused to demolish temples on the order of Aurangzeb.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

(A) None of the above
(B) 2 and 4
(C) 1 only
(D) All of the above

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Answer: c

In 1900, Chamba was visited by Viceroy and Lady Curzon. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Under a Sanad, Chamba was conferred to Sri Singh in 1848. On Sir Donald Macleed’s recommendations, the new sanitorium was named Dalhousie. Hence statement 2 is correct.
In 1646-47 Ladakh and Lahaul were invaded by Tibet. But later in 1663-64 combined forces of Chamba and Kullu expelled the Tibetans and divided the Lahaul country between them. Chattar Singh died in 1690. Hence statement 3 is correct.
In 1678, Raja Chattar Singh refused to obey the order of Aurangzeb to demolish all Hindu temples in Chamba. When Aurangzeb came to know, he summoned the Raja to Delhi. Hence statement 4 is correct.

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: “Time will Tell” was first play played in Gayety Theatre.
Statement 2: In 1921 Gandhiji visited Shimla & stayed in Residence Cottage wood.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer: C

“Time will Tell” was first play played in Gayety Theatre. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Gandhiji visited Shimla in 1921 but stayed in “ShantiKuteer”. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: The Raja of Guler, Roop Chand assisted Mughal Army during Gharwal invasion and received the “title of Bahadur from Emperor Jahangir.
Statement 2: Maan Singh was able to conquer Mandi, Suket, Kullu & Bushahr.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer: A

The Raja of Guler Roop Chand assisted Mughal Army during Gharwal invasion and received the “title of Bahadur from Emperor Jahangir. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Maan Singh of Kullu was able to conquer Mandi, Suket, Kullu & Bushahr. Hence statement 2 is correct.

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: The founder of Kutlehr was Brahmin but acquiring regal power he was recognized as Rajput.
Statement 2: Prithi Pal’s head was buried in front of the Damdama Palace after his deceitful murder by Raja Sidh Sen of Mandi.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer: (A)

The founder of Kutlehr was Brahmin but acquiring regal power he was recognized as Rajput.
Prithi Pal’s head was buried in front of the Damdama Palace after his deceitful murder by Raja Sidh Sen of Mandi.

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: Raja Ram Chand of Hindur was great lover of Architecture, he built the fort or Ramgarh and made Ramshahr as summer Capital.
Statement 2: Raja Ram Saran was the last Raja of Hindur from 1946 to 1948.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer: (C)

Raja Ram Chand of Hindur was great lover of Architecture, he built the fort or Ramgarh and made Ramshahr as summer Capital.
Raja Surender Singh who was last ruler of Hindur from 1946 to 1948. During his reign on 2nd May 1948 Kalsia and Nalagarh states were merged with east‐ern Punjab States. On 15th July 1948 Nalagarh was merged with PEPSU. Finally in 1966 Nalagarh was merged with HP and became part of Solan District.

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: Sujanpur Tira was founded by Raja Anirudh Chand in 1748.
Statement 2: At Sujanpur Tira there is a tomb of Nawab Gulam Mohammad of Rampur.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer: (D)

Sujanpur Tira was founded by Raja Abhay Chand in 1748. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
At Sujanpur Tira there is a tomb of Nawab Gulam Mohammad of Rampur. Hence statement 2 is correct.

Which among the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. Raja Umed Singh of Chamba laid the foundation of Rang Mahal of Chamba.
2. In 1935 Chamba for the first time visited by Europen Mr. Vigne.
3. John Herry was appointed teacher to Sham Singh in1878.
4. Bhuri Singh Museum was inaugurated in 1908.

(A) 1 and 2.
(B) 1, 3 and 4.
(C) 1, 2 and 4.
(D) All of the above.

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Answer: B

Raja Umed Singh of Chamba laid the foundation of Rang Mahal of Chamba. Hence statement 1 is correct.
In 1939 Chamba for the first time visited by European Mr. Vigne. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
John Herry was appointed teacher to Sham Singh in 1878. Hence statement 3 is correct.
Bhuri Singh Museum was inaugurated in 1908. Hence statement 4 is correct.

Consider the following statements:
1 Raja Pratap Singh Varman was contemporary of Akbar.
2. Raja Balbhadra was called as Bali-Karan because he used to pay Bali (sacrifices) to their deities.
3. Todar Mal was appointed by Akbar to acquire Rihlu area of Chamba.
4. Chakli was the coin of State pierced ear was inscribed on coin as a symbol of Yogi by Sahil Varman.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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Answer: D

Raja Pratap Singh Varman was contemporary of Akbar. Hence statement 1 is correct.
Raja Balbhadra was called as Bali-Karan because his generosity and making charity. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Todar Mal was appointed by Akbar to acquire Rihlu area of Chamba. Hence statement 3 is correct.
Chakli was the coin of State pierced ear was inscribed on coin as a symbol of Yogi by Sahil Varman. Hence statement 4 is correct.

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: In 1848 Edward planned a market called Gunj in Shimla.
Statement 2: Bounie Moon is the name of a museum in Shimla which was founded by Colonel Robert Tytler
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer: A

In Shimla, in 1848, Edward planned a market called Gunj.
Bounie Moon is the name of a museum in Shimla which was founded by Colonel Robert Tytler.

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List I (European) - List II (Year visited)
A. Thomas Coryat - 1. 1666
B. Forster - 2. 1615
C. Thevenet - 3. 1783
D. Vigne - 4. 1835-39

(A) A — 2, B – 3, C – 1, D – 4
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(C) A — 2, B – 3, C – 4, D – 1
(D) A — 1, B – 3, C – 4, D – 2

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Answer: A

Thomas Coryat earliest European to visit Kangra in 1615. He mentions about regrowth of a cut tongue at Kangra Temple.
Forster came in 1783 AD. He was a civil officer in EIC. He travelled through the outer hills from Nahan via Bilaspur then Haripur and Nurpur to Basholi and Jammu; and thence over the Banihal Pass to Kashmir.
Thevenet in 1666 AD. He was a French traveller mentions about Jawalaji and Kangra Devi.
Vigne visited in 1835-39. He was a independent traveller. Visited Nurpur Chamba and described about Sujanpur in 1842.

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List I (Raja of Kangra) - List II (Contemporary of)
A. Prithvi Chand 1. Feroz Shah Tugluq.
B. Rup Chand - 2. Nasir- ud- Din.
C. Sangar Chand - 3.Muhhamad bin Tugluq.
D. Megh Chand - 4. Timur-i-land

(A) A — 1, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3
(B) A — 3, B – 1, C – 2, D – 4
(C) A — 3, B – 2, C – 1, D – 4
(D) A — 1, B – 3, C – 4, D – 2

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Answer: B

Feroz Shah Tugluq marched with his family from Delhi to Nagarkot during the reign of Rup Chand.
Nasir –ud-din,the eldest son of Feroz Shah Tugluq, was driven out of power and he fled for safety to the mountains of Sirmour and then Nagarkot, during the reign of Sangar Chand.
Raja Megh Chand was ruling when Mangol raids took place in 1398, under the leadership of Timur-i-Lang.
Kangra’s Prithvi Chand II defeated the army of Muhammad bin Tughluq which was not able to fight in the hills.

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List I (Rajas of Sirmaur) - List II (Place made as Capital)
A. Subhans Prakash - 1. Rajpur
B. Udit Prakash - 2.Rajban.
C. Budhi Prakash - 3. Kalsi.

(A) A — 1, B – 3, C – 2,
(B) A — 2, B – 3, C – 1,
(C) A — 1, B – 2, C – 3,
(D) A — 1, B – 3, C – 2,

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Answer: B

Subhans Prakash made his capital at Rajban the capital of Sirmaur state.
Udit Prakash established his capital at Kalsi the capital of Sirmaur state.
Budhi Prakash at Rajpur the capital of Sirmaur state.