HP GK-I
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1. Consider the following statements about General Cunningham’s visit to Chamba and Bharmour: 1. Cunningham was the first archaeologist to visit the Lakshana Devi temple. 2. The pillars, architraves, and doorway pediment were all made of granite. Which of the statements are incorrect?
Explanation: General Alexander Cunningham visited Chamba in 1839 to examine archaeological remains, including the Lakshana Devi temple in Bharmour. Cunningham was the first archaeologist to visit the temple, and published his analysis in the Archaeological Survey of India report. He noted that the pillars, architraves, and doorway pediment were all made of wood, and that the door carvings were well-carved but difficult to see. He also mentioned the vestibule inside was well-preserved and "beautifully carved".
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2. According to Greirson,who is the earliest known Indo-Aryans of the Himalayan tract?
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3. Which of the following statements is/are correct? i.The only coin special to Chamba, five of which makes an ‘Anna’ is the Chakli ii.The stone inscriptions found in Chamba region have mostly been written in Sharda and Tankri script. iii.The highest number of inscription numbering 36 have been found in Chamba region.
Explanation: Chakli is the coin special to Chamba issued during reign of Raja Sahil Verman. Stone inscriptions may be classified into i) commemorative ii) Donative and iii) Dedicative.Those inscriptions have been written in various scripts such as Sharda, Kharoshti, Brahmi, Tankri, Kutila, Nagari, Bhotia, Sankha and Sidhamatrika. The highest number of inscriptions numbering 36 have been found in Chamba region which are donative in character and mostly written in Sharda and Tankri scripts.The Bhuri Singh museum houses these inscriptions.
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4. In which district of H.P, two eulogies have been found having mention of the local chief Lakshmana or Lakshmana Chandra and his overlord king Jayachandra?
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5. Consider the following statements about Raja Jagat Singh of Nurpur: 1. He used to address Begum NurJahan as his beti. 2.He accompanied Prince Dara Shikoh to Aghanistan. 3.He helped Mughals in conquering the Kangra fort. Which of the above are correct?
Explanation: After death of Raja Jagat Singh of Nurpur, his son Rajrup Singh was given title of Raja by Shah Jahan.As per stories, wife of Dara Shikoh treated him as a son.
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6. Which Raja of Nurpur princely state was sent by Shah Jahan in 1645 A.D to curb the Uzbeks of Balkh?
Explanation: In 1645, Jagat Singh was sent to accompany Prince Dara Shikoh to Kandahar (Afghanistan) to curb the Uzbeks of Balkh .
Explanation: •Shambara, the powerful king of Kiratas, had 99 powerful forts in the hills between Beas and Yamuna river. •Shambara fought with Aryan king Divodas and lost his forts.
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7. Consider the following statements: 1.Shambara, the powerful king of Kiratas, had 99 powerful forts in the hills between Beas and Yamuna river. 2.Shambara fought with Aryan king Sudas and lost his forts. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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8. During Kushana period Buddhist art of the plains began to infiltrate the hills are evident from the ruins of which of the following:
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9. Choose the incorrect statement: i.Mahmud Ghazani defeated Anandpal ruler from Shahi dynasty in trans Himalaya. ii.Mahmud Ghazani invaded Nagarkot fort in 1009 A.D. iii.The Nagarkot fort remained under the rule of Mahmud’s governor till 1046 AD.
Explanation: Statement iii is incorrect. The Nagarkot fort remained under the rule of Mahmud’s governor till 1043 A.D.
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10. The Nirmand copper plate issued by Maharaja Samudrasena belongs to which century?
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