The Mahabharata mentioned that 'Kulinda' people were conquered by
A. Arjuna
B. Smudragupta
C. Asoka
D. None of them
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Match the following
List I (Sources)
List II (Places)
a. Copper Plates issued by Maharaja Samudrasena
1. Nirmand, Kullu
b. Icon of Lord Vishnu
2. Fatehpur, Kangra
c. Silver Coins of Kunindas
3. Jwalamukhi, Kangra
d. Asoka Inscription
4. Khaniyara, Kangra
A. a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
B. a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
C. a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
D. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
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Consider the following Statements
1. The name Himachal comes from Himalyan mountains.
2. The great poet Kalidasa called Himachal Devantatma.
3. Copper plates and stone inscriptions have been found in Himachal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. 2 and 3
D. All of the above
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Nirmand copper plates found in Himachal Pradesh belonged to
A. 7th century AD
B. 10th century AD
C. 12th century AD
D. 15th century AD
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Consider the following statements
1. Rajtarangini and Vishnu Purana contain information about the old tribe of Kangra and Katoch rulers of Trigarta.
2. Rajtarangini contain the information about Lalitaditya influence on Kangra Valley.
3. Persian Sources contain the information about Sultan Mahamud’s invasion of Nagarkot or Modern Kangra.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. All of these
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Hindu religious books brought from Jwalamukhi temple were translated from Sanskrit to which language?
A. Arabic
B. Persian
C. Urdu
D. None of these
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Before Mandi became a separate state in 1527 AD, it was an off shoot of which state?
A. Suket
B. Chamba
C. Trigarta
D. Brahmapura
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In which town did Jahangir construct a mosque inside the fort?
A. Nagarkot in 1621 AD
B. Nurpur in 1620 AD
C. Sirmaur in 1623 AD
D. Bushahr in 1621 AD
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The books which were brought from Jawalamukhi temple were translated in Persian language under the name of
A. Dalail-i-Firozshahi
B. Rihala
C. Sirat-i-Firozshahi
D. Khalid Firozshahi
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Who founded the state of Jaswan in 1170 AD?
A. Hari Chand
B. Purab Chand
C. Sibran Chand
D. Datar Chand
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Whom did Akbar appoint to acquire the Kangra fort in 1573 AD?
A. Jai Chand
B. Raja Man Singh
C. Raja Todar Mal
D. Suraj Mal
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Which Hindu king was able to capture back the Kangra fort from the Mughals in 1783 AD?
A. Raja Ghumand Chand
B. Raja Bir Chand
C. Raja Chatar Singh
D. Raja Sansar Chand
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During the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq who was the ruler of Kangra?
A. Rup Chand
B. Bhanu Chand
C. Nihal Chand
D. Swarup Chand
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Which Muslim Sultan displayed great religious tolerance on his expedition and spared the temple of Jawalamukhi form plunder?
A. Mahmud Ghaznavi
B. Mohammad Ghori
C. Mohammad-Bin-Tughlaq
D. Mohammad Begh
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Who invaded Kangra (Nagarkot) in 1009 AD and plundered temples.
A. Mahmud Ghaznavi
B. Mohammad Ghori
C. Mohammad Alam
D. Mahmud Begh
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During the time of which Muslim invader, the population of Brahmins and Rajputs started settling in Western Himalayas?
A. Mohammad Ghori
B. Muhammad-Bin-Tugulaq
C. Mahmud Ghaznavi
D. Timur-i-lang
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Which of the following kingdoms belonged to the thakurais?
A. Keonthal
B. Jubbal
C. Kunihar
D. All of these
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Which state was called as Nagarkot in ancient period in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Chamba
B. Bilaspur
C. Kullu
D. Kangra
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Shankaravarman was the ruler of which hill state?
A. Trigarta
B. Gujara
C. Kashmir
D. None of the above
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Who founded the Bilaspur state in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Bir Chand
B. Ajai Chand
C. Kahn Chand
D. Jaspal
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