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Statewise GK · Q20

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 20

Q20

Who established Rai dynasty in Jammu in 50 BC?

A.
Adi Rai
Answer
B.
Jog Rai
C.
Dudh Rai
D.
Malhan Hans

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Rai dynasty was launched by Adi Rai in the year 3044 of the Kaliyuga era, i.e., 50 BC. He is said to have been contemporary of Vikramaditya of Dharanagari, Ujjain, to whom he professed allegiance. His son Dev Rai succeeded him after 48 years.