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History of Jammu & Kashmir

Chronological history of Jammu and Kashmir from ancient chronicles (Kalhana's Rajatarangini, Nilamata Purana), Hindu dynasties (Karkota, Utpala, Lohara), the Sultanate era (Zain-ul-Abidin/Budshah), Mughal and Afghan periods, the Sikh Empire, and the establishment of the Princely State of J&K under the Dogra Dynasty (1846–1947).

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📝 Solved Questions on History of Jammu & Kashmir (49)

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1📚🏛️ CivicsPolity

The first legislature of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir was called the:

Explanation

The first legislature of Jammu and Kashmir was established in 1934 by Maharaja Hari Singh and was called the Praja Sabha.

جموں و کشمیر کی پہلی قانون ساز اسمبلی (legislature) کا قیام 1934 میں مہاراجہ ہری سنگھ نے کیا تھا اور اسے 'پراجا سبھا' (Praja Sabha) کہا جاتا تھا۔

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2📚📜 HistoryHistory

Consider the following pairs of historical terms and entities of Jammu and Kashmir:

- a. Founder of Dogra Dynasty: 4. Gulab Singh
- b. Dar-Ul-Aman (written as Dar-Ul-Alam): 1. Maharaja Ranjit Dev
- c. Mian Deedo: 2. Rebellion Group Head
- d. Treaty of Lahore: 3. 1846

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Explanation

The correct matches are: Maharaja Gulab Singh founded the Dogra Dynasty (a-4); Jammu was named 'Dar-ul-Aman' during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Dev due to religious peace (b-1); Mian Deedo was a rebel leader against Sikh rule in Jammu (c-2); and the Treaty of Lahore was signed in 1846 (d-3).

صحیح جوڑے مندرجہ ذیل ہیں: مہاراجہ گلاب سنگھ نے ڈوگرہ خاندان کی بنیاد رکھی (a-4)؛ مہاراجہ رنجیت دیو کے دور میں جموں کو دارالامن کہا گیا (b-1)؛ میاں دیدو جموں کے باغی لیڈر تھے (c-2)؛ اور لاہور کا معاہدہ 1846 میں ہوا (d-3)۔

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3📚📜 HistoryJ&K History

Who ascended the Throne of Jammu and Kashmir after Maharaja Gulab Singh?

Explanation

Maharaja Ranbir Singh succeeded his father, Maharaja Gulab Singh (the founder of the Dogra dynasty), to the throne of Jammu and Kashmir in 1856.

ڈوگرہ خاندان کے بانی مہاراجہ گلاب سنگھ کے بعد ان کے بیٹے مہاراجہ رنبیر سنگھ 1856 میں جموں و کشمیر کے تخت پر بیٹھے۔

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4📚🌍 General AwarenessBooks and Authors

Match the following famous books with their authors:

- i) Geetanjali: 1) Abul Fazal
- ii) Akbar-Nama: 2) Kalidas
- iii) Abhigyan Shakuntalam: 3) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
- iv) Discovery of India: 4) Rabindra Nath Tagore

Explanation

Geetanjali was written by Rabindranath Tagore (i-4), Akbar-Nama by Abul Fazal (ii-1), Abhigyan Shakuntalam by Kalidas (iii-2), and Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru (iv-3).

گیتا نجلی کے مصنف رابندر ناتھ ٹیگور ہیں (i-4)، اکبر نامہ کے ابوالفضل (ii-1)، ابھگیان شکنتلم کے کالیداس (iii-2)، اور ڈسکوری آف انڈیا کے جواہر لال نہرو (iv-3) ہیں۔

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5📚📜 HistoryHistory

Match the following historical details of Jammu and Kashmir:

- i) Founder of Dogra Dynasty: 1) 1846
- ii) Last ruler of Dev Dynasty: 2) 1632
- iii) Chashme Shahi garden was built: 3) Jit Singh
- iv) Year of Treaty of Lahore: 4) Gulab Singh

Explanation

Maharaja Gulab Singh was the founder of the Dogra dynasty (i-4). Jit Singh was the last ruler of the Dev dynasty of Jammu (ii-3). Chashme Shahi garden was built in 1632 (iii-2). The Treaty of Lahore was signed in 1846 (iv-1). This matches i-4, ii-3, iii-2, iv-1.

مہاراجہ گلاب سنگھ ڈوگرا خاندان کے بانی تھے (i-4)، جیت سنگھ دیو خاندان کے آخری حکمران تھے (ii-3)، چشمہ شاہی باغ 1632 میں تعمیر ہوا (iii-2)، اور معاہدہ لاہور 1846 میں ہوا (iv-1)۔

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6📚📜 HistoryHistory

Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A): Rajatarangini presents a written account of the history of Jammu.
Reason (R): Historians seek a lot of relevant information from Rajatarangini as it is a valuable source of information on the history of Kashmir.

Explanation

Assertion A is false because Rajatarangini, written by Kalhana, is a historical chronicle of Kashmir, not Jammu. Reason R is true because it is indeed a valuable primary source for Kashmir's history.

دعویٰ (A) غلط ہے کیونکہ راج ترنگنی، جو کلنہا نے لکھی تھی، کشمیر کی تاریخ ہے نہ کہ جموں کی۔ وجہ (R) درست ہے کہ یہ کشمیر کی تاریخ جاننے کا اہم ذریعہ ہے۔

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7📚📜 HistoryHistory

In which year, the first Legislature of Jammu and Kashmir was established?

Explanation

The first Legislative Assembly (Praja Sabha) of Jammu and Kashmir was established in 1934 AD during the reign of Maharaja Hari Singh.

جموں و کشمیر کی پہلی قانون ساز اسمبلی (پراجا سبھا) مہاراجہ ہری سنگھ کے دور میں 1934ء میں قائم کی گئی تھی۔

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8📚🌍 General AwarenessJ&K Heritage

Consider the following statements.
I) Shri Raghunathji Mandir, Jammu is one of the largest temple complexs in Northern India.
II) The temple was built in 1857 by Maharaja Hari Singh.
Choose the correct option.

Explanation

Statement I is correct. Statement II is incorrect because the Raghunath Temple complex construction was started by Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1853 and completed by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1860 (not by Maharaja Hari Singh, who ruled much later).

بیان I درست ہے؛ رگھوناتھ مندر جموں و کشمیر اور شمالی ہند کے بڑے مندروں میں سے ہے۔ بیان II غلط ہے کیونکہ یہ مندر مہاراجہ گلاب سنگھ نے شروع کروایا اور مہاراجہ رنبیر سنگھ نے مکمل کروایا (نہ کہ مہاراجہ ہری سنگھ نے)۔

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9📚📜 HistoryJ&K History

Who is known as the 'Samudragupta of Kashmir'?

Explanation

Lalitaditya Muktapida of the Karkota dynasty is known as the 'Samudragupta of Kashmir' due to his vast conquests and empire building.

کارکوٹا خاندان کے للتادتیہ مکتاپیڈہ کو ان کی وسیع فتوحات کی وجہ سے 'کشمیر کا سمودرگپت' کہا جاتا ہے۔

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10📚📜 HistoryMedieval Indian History

Match the following historical Mughal statements with the correct rulers:

P. This Mughal ruler started 'Jharokha Darshan' - Akbar
Q. This ruler was known as 'Zinda Pir' - Aurangzeb
R. Sir Thomas Roe visited the court of this ruler - Jahangir
S. Panditraj Jagannath was the court poet of this ruler - Shah Jahan

Explanation

Akbar started Jharokha Darshan (P-ii), Aurangzeb was known as Zinda Pir (Q-iii), Sir Thomas Roe visited Jahangir's court (R-i), and Panditraj Jagannath was court poet to Shah Jahan (S-iv). This matches option D.

جھروکا درشن اکبر (P-ii) نے شروع کیا، اورنگزیب کو زندہ پیر (Q-iii) کہا جاتا تھا، سر تھامس رو جہانگیر (R-i) کے دربار میں آئے، اور پنڈت راج شاہ جہاں (S-iv) کے درباری شاعر تھے۔ یہ آپشن D ہے۔

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11📚📜 HistoryHistory of J&K

Who was the founder of the Dogra Dynasty and the first Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?

Explanation

Maharaja Gulab Singh was the founder of the Dogra Dynasty and became the first Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir under the Treaty of Amritsar in 1846.

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12📚📜 HistoryHistory of J&K

The Treaty of Amritsar, which handed over the territory of Kashmir to Gulab Singh, was signed in which year?

Explanation

The Treaty of Amritsar was signed on March 16, 1846, between the British East India Company and Maharaja Gulab Singh, establishing the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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13📚📜 HistoryHistory of J&K

Who was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?

Explanation

Maharaja Hari Singh was the last ruling monarch of Jammu and Kashmir, signing the Instrument of Accession to India on October 26, 1947.

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14📚📜 HistoryHistory of J&K

Who is the author of Rajatarangini, the Sanskrit historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir?

Explanation

Rajatarangini ('The River of Kings') was written in Sanskrit by the Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century AD.

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15📚📜 History of Jammu & KashmirKarkota Dynasty & Lalitaditya

Who among the following is known as the "Samudra Gupta of Kashmir" due to his significant rule during the Karkota dynasty between 724-761 A.D.?

Explanation

King Lalitaditya Muktapida of the Karkota dynasty is celebrated as the "Samudragupta of Kashmir" for his extensive military conquests across northern and central Asia and for constructing the magnificent Martand Sun Temple.

کرکوٹا خاندان کے راجہ للتا دتیہ مکتا پیڈ کو اپنی فتوحات کی وجہ سے "کشمیر کا سمدر گپت" کہا جاتا ہے۔

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16📚📜 History of Jammu & KashmirMonuments & Heritage of J&K

In which district is Martand Sun Temple located?

Explanation

The 8th-century Martand Sun Temple, built by King Lalitaditya Muktapida, is located near Mattan in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.

مارٹنڈ سوریا مندر جموں و کشمیر کے ضلع اننت ناگ (مٹن کے قریب) میں واقع ہے۔

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17📚📜 History & Handicrafts of J&KHandicrafts & Shawls of Kashmir

Which of the following is correct about Shahtoosh Shawls?

Explanation

Abul Fazl's historical text 'Ain-i-Akbari' records that Mughal Emperor Akbar was an avid admirer and collector of Shahtoosh shawls (calling them 'Tus'). (Shahtoosh is derived from the Tibetan Antelope/Chiru, not a goat).

آئین اکبری میں درج ہے کہ مغل شہنشاہ اکبر شاہتوش شالوں کا بڑا دلدادہ اور جمع کرنے والا تھا۔

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18📚📜 History of Jammu & KashmirHeritage & Monuments of J&K

Which district of Jammu and Kashmir is famous for the Martand Sun Temple?

Explanation

The 8th-century Martand Sun Temple built by King Lalitaditya Muktapida is situated near Mattan in the Anantnag district of Kashmir.

مارٹنڈ سوریا مندر جموں و کشمیر کے ضلع اننت ناگ میں واقع ہے۔

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19📚📜 History of Jammu & KashmirHistorical Forts & Architecture in J&K

Hari parbat was built by

Explanation

While the initial outer fortification wall around Hari Parbat in Srinagar was laid down by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1590, the present imposing hilltop fort ramparts were built in 1808 by Afghan Governor Atta Mohammed Khan (Durrani).

سری نگر کا قلعہ ہری پربت افغان گورنر عطا محمد خان (Atta Mohammed Khan) نے 1808 میں مکمل تعمیر کروایا تھا۔

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20📚📜 Medieval Indian History & LiteratureBhakti Movement & Contemporary Rulers

Tulsidas, the author of Ramcharitmanas, was a contemporary of which of the following rulers?

Explanation

Goswami Tulsidas (1532–1623 CE), who composed the epic Awadhi poem 'Ramcharitmanas', lived during the 16th century reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

رام چرت مانس کے مصنف گوسوامی تلسی داس مغل شہنشاہ اکبر کے ہم عصر تھے۔

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21📚📜 Ancient History & Literature of J&KKalhana's Rajatarangini

In the 12th century 'Rajatarangini' a book that recorded the heritage of Kashmir was written by

Explanation

The 'Rajatarangini' ("River of Kings"), the foremost historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir written in Sanskrit verse, was composed by Pandit Kalhana between 1148 and 1150 CE.

بارہویں صدی میں کشمیر کی تاریخی دستاویز 'راج ترنگنی' پنڈت کلہن (Kalhana) نے تصنیف کی۔

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22📚📜 History of Jammu & KashmirRulers & Dynasties of J&K

Which of the following was NOT ruler of Jammu and Kashmir?

Explanation

Jammu and Kashmir was an autonomous Princely State ruled by the Dogra Dynasty under Maharaja Gulab Singh and his successors (and earlier by Sikhs and Mughals). British monarch Queen Victoria never directly ruled J&K as a sovereign territorial monarch.

ملکہ وکٹوریہ جموں و کشمیر کی براہ راست حکمران نہیں تھیں کیونکہ یہ ایک خودمختار نوابی ریاست تھی۔

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23📚📜 Ancient & Medieval History of JammuDev Dynasty Rulers of Jammu

Which ruler of the Dev Dynasty defeated Mahmud of Ghazni with the combined strength of Jammu hill chiefs?

Explanation

According to Dogra chronicles and the Rajdarshani, Raja Bhuj Dev of Jammu united the hill chieftains and inflicted a defeat on Ghaznavid forces during one of their northern expeditions.

راج درشنی کے مطابق راجہ بھوج دیو (Bhuj Dev) نے جموں کے پہاڑی سرداروں کے ساتھ مل کر غزنوی فوجوں کا مقابلہ کیا۔

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24📚📜 Modern History of J&KTreaty of Amritsar 1846 & Dogra Dynasty

Which ruler of Jammu and Kashmir signed the Treaty of Amritsar in 1846, ceding Kashmir to Gulab Singh?

Explanation

Maharaja Gulab Singh signed the historic Treaty of Amritsar on 16 March 1846 with the British East India Company, acquiring the hilly territory of Kashmir for 75 lakh Nanakshahee rupees and founding the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.

مہاراجا گلاب سنگھ نے 1846 میں انگریزوں کے ساتھ معاہدہ امرتسر پر دستخط کیے تھے۔

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25📚🏛️ Heritage & Architecture of JammuTemples of Jammu: Ranbireshwar Temple

Who built Ranbireshwar Temple in the Jammu region?

Explanation

The famous historic Ranbireshwar Shiva Temple (celebrated for its massive monolithic crystal lingams) was built by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1883 AD.

جموں کا تاریخی رنبیر یشور مندر مہاراجا رنبیر سنگھ (Maharaja Ranbir Singh) نے تعمیر کروایا تھا۔

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26📚🏛️ Monuments & Forts of KashmirHari Parbat Fort (Koh-e-Maran)

________ is also known as Koh-e-Maran lies on the west of Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Explanation

Hari Parbat Fort (the historic citadel hill fortified by Mughal Emperor Akbar and Afghan Governor Atta Mohammad Khan) is also known as Koh-e-Maran.

ہری پربت قلعہ سری نگر میں واقع ہے جسے کوہ ماران (Koh-e-Maran) بھی کہا جاتا ہے۔

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27📚🛡️ Indian Armed Forces & RegimentsJammu and Kashmir Rifles Regiment

Jammu and Kashmir Rifles is

Explanation

The Jammu and Kashmir Rifles (JAK RIF) is a distinguished combat Infantry Regiment of the Indian Army, tracing its lineage back to General Zorawar Singh and Maharaja Gulab Singh's Dogra State Forces.

جموں و کشمیر رائفلز (JAK RIF) ہندوستانی فوج کی ایک مایہ ناز انفنٹری رجمنٹ ہے۔

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28📚📜 History of Jammu and KashmirTreaty of Amritsar (1846)

Which treaty was signed between Maharaja Gulab Singh and the East India Company, leading to the acquisition of Jammu & Kashmir?

Explanation

The historic Treaty of Amritsar was signed on 16 March 1846 between Maharaja Gulab Singh and the British East India Company, transferring the Kashmir Valley for 75 lakh Nanakshahee rupees and establishing the princely state of Jammu & Kashmir.

16 مارچ 1846 کو معاہدہ امرتسر (Treaty of Amritsar) کے تحت مہاراجا گلاب سنگھ نے جموں و کشمیر کی باگ ڈور سنبھالی۔

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29📚📜 History of JammuJamwal Dynasty of Jammu

Who laid the foundations of the sovereign Jamwal Dogra dynasty of Jammu in the early 18th century?

Explanation

Raja Dhruv Dev (1703–1725) consolidated the 22 Dogra hill principalities (Duggar) and laid the foundation of the sovereign Jamwal dynasty of Jammu, which reached its zenith under his son Raja Ranjit Dev.

جموں کے جموال حکمرانوں کی بنیاد راجہ دھرو دیو (Raja Dhruv Dev) نے رکھی تھی۔

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30📚📜 Ancient History and Monuments of J&KMartand Sun Temple

Which 8th-century Karkota dynasty monarch constructed the grand Martand Sun Temple in Anantnag, Kashmir?

Explanation

Emperor Lalitaditya Muktapida (reigned 724–760 AD) of the Karkota dynasty built the monumental Martand Sun Temple atop the Mattan plateau in Anantnag.

اننت ناگ کا تاریخی مارتنڈ سوریا مندر راجہ للتا دتیہ مکتا پیڈا (Lalitaditya Muktapida) نے بنوایا تھا۔

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31📚📜 History of Jammu and KashmirAccession of J&K (26 October 1947)

Maharaja Hari Singh signed the historic Instrument of Accession of Jammu and Kashmir to the Dominion of India on which date?

Explanation

Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession on 26 October 1947 at Amar Mahal in Jammu, which was accepted by Governor-General Lord Mountbatten on 27 October 1947.

مہاراجا ہری سنگھ نے 26 اکتوبر 1947 کو الحاق ہند کی دستاویز (Instrument of Accession) پر دستخط کیے۔