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Statewise GK · Q146

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 146

Q146

Under whose reign, the Kingdom of Ladakh went under the control of Afghans?

A.
Tsetan Namgyal
B.
Tsewang Namgyal
Answer
C.
Tashi Namgyal
D.
Deskyong Namgyal

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The rulers after Nyima Namgyal were Phuntsog Namgyal (1739 - 1753) and Tsewang Namgyal (1753 - 1782). They were weak rulers. The region of Ladakh faced constant threats from the Afghans headed by Ahmed Shah Abdali who was the new ruler of Kashmir.