Introduction
If you are preparing for Himachal Pradesh competitive exams like HP JOA IT, HP Patwari, HP Panchayat Secretary and all state level government exams then this article is very important for you because in this article i will give you very important / Most Frequently Asked Question of Kangra District with explanation, these questions are Previous Year Question (PYQs), most of the times these questions asked in the previous exams. It will help you in your exam. If you are a serious aspirant preparing for HP Government exams (HPPSC or HPRCA), read this article to the end and make notes so you can revise it accordingly.
Overview
Latitude: 70˚ 35′ to 77˚ 5′ North latitude
Longitude: 31˚ 40′ to 32˚ 25′ East longitude
Headquarters: Dharamshala (Altitude 1,597 Mtr.)
Total Area: 5,739 Sq. Kms
Languages Spoken: Kangri, Hindi, and Punjabi
Bounded By:
- South-West - Una
- North-West - Gurdaspur of Punjab
- North - Lahaul-Spiti and Chamba District
- East - Kullu and Mandi District
- South - Hamirpur District
Question 1. What was the name of Kangra during ancient times?
Answer: Nagarkot
Explanation: During ancient times, Kangra was called "Nagarkot" or "Bhimkot". Kangra was part of the ancient Trigarta (Jalandhara) during the Mahabharata time, which means the territory drained by three rivers: 1. the Satluj, 2. the Beas, and 3. the Ravi. It also finds mention in the Puranas and the Rajtaringini.
Question 2. Name the first European traveller who visited Kangra?
Answer: Thomas Coryat
Explanation: Thomas Coryat was the first European traveller who visited Kangra in 1615 A.D. Other European travellers who visited Kangra are mentioned below:
- Thomas Coryat 1615 A.D.
- Thevenot 1666 A.D.
- Foster 1783 A.D.
- William Moorcraft 1832 A.D.
- Vigne 1835 A.D.
Note: Foster and William Moorcraft didn't visit the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh but passed through the outer hills of the Kangra district.
Question 3. In which year did Mahmud Ghazni capture the Nagarkot Fort of Kangra?
Answer: 1009 A.D
Explanation: In his 4th expedition to India, in 1009 A.D., Mahmud Ghazni captured Nagarkot Fort. Jagdish Chand was the Raja of Kangra during the reign of Mahmud Ghazni & he attacked Kangra. It remained in the hands of Mahmud Ghazni till 1043 A.D. Tomar Raja Mahipal of Delhi liberated Nagarkot Fort in 1043 A.D. by defeating Mahmud Ghazni.
Question 4. Who Captured Kangra Fort in 1337 A.D?
Answer: Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
Explanation: Mohammad Bin Tughlaq captured Kangra Fort in 1337 A.D. During that time, Prithvi Chand was the Raja of Kangra.
Question 5. Akbar sent __________ of Guler to arrest Raja Jai Chand?
Answer: Raja Ram Chand
Explanation: Raja Ram Chand of Guler was sent by Akbar to arrest Raja Jai Chand.
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Question 6. Who was the Raja of Kangra during the reign of Jahangir?
Answer: Raja Trilok Chand
Explanation: Jahangir succeeded to the throne at Delhi in 1605. During the reign of Jahangir, Trilok Chand was the Raja of Kangra. Actually, the people of Kangra have a parrot story. During the time when Jahangir and Trilok Chand were together in Delhi. Jahangir wished to possess the parrot which Trilok Chand had, but he denied. As a result, Jahangir annexed Kangra and became the emperor.
Question 7. Who was the Last Mughal Governor of the Kangra Fort?
Answer: Nawab Saif Ali Khan
Explanation: During the reign of Ghamand Chand, Nawab Saif Ali Khan was the last Mughal Governor of Kangra fort. Ghamand Chand founded Sujanpur Town.
Question 8. Who was the first Sikh to attack Kangra, Chamba and Nurpur?
Answer: Jassa Singh Ramgarhia
Explanation: Jassa Singh Ramgarhia was the first sikh, who attacked Kangra, Chamba and Nurpur. During the reign, Sansar Chand-II was the Raja of Kangra. Sansar Chand-II was a very powerful king during his reign. He attacked Mandi and captured Raja Ishwari Sen, and kept him as a prisoner at Nadaun in Hamirpur for 12 years.
Question 9. Who founded the Jaswan State in Kangra?
Answer: Purab Chand
Explanation: In 1170 A.D, Purab Chand founded the Jaswan state and made its capital at Rajpura. Jaswan state was the first offshoot of Kangra. During that time, the Una district was known as Jaswan Doon it was drained by the river Swan.
Question 10. Name the ruler of Guler, who received the "title of Bahadur" and 'Khillat' from Jahangir?
Answer: Roop Chand
Explanation: Raja Roop Chand of Guler was the most notable chief of the Guleria clan. During the reign of Jahangir, he participated in the final seizure of Kangra fort. Hence, Jahangir gave him the title of Bahadur and Khillat.
Question 11. Do you know, Kangra valley is the meeting point of______?
Answer: Eastern and Western Mansoon
Explanation: Eastern and Western Monsoons meet at a point called Kangra, which causes heavy rainfall in the Kangra district. That's why Dharamshala received the highest rainfall in Himachal Pradesh.
Question 12. Who separates Bir-Bhangal from the Kangra valley?
Answer: Paprola Range
Explanation: The Paprola range separates Bir Bhangal from the Kangra valley. When it crosses Binwa, it is called Sikandar Dhar in Mandi.
Question 13. The Beas River originate from?
Answer: Pir Panjal Range
Explanation: The Beas River originates from the Pir Panjal Range near Rohtang Pass. Important fact: the height of Rohtang Pass- 3978 Mtr is the height of Rohtang Pass above the main sea level.
Question 14. Name the district of Himachal Pradesh having the largest population?
Answer: Kangra
Explanation: Kangra is the largest district of Himachal Pradesh, having the largest population. 21.98% of the total population of the state of Himachal Pradesh. According to the 2011 census, Kangra has a population of 1,507,223 people.
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Question 15. Which range forms the boundary between Kangra and Kullu?
Answer: Dhauladhar
Explanation: The Dhauladhar Range forms the boundary between Kangra and Kullu. It starts from the Right bank of the river Beas in Kullu.
Question 16. Which Dhar forms the boundary between Chamba and Kangra?
Answer: Hathi Dhar
Explanation: Hathi Dhar forms the boundary between Chamba and Kangra.
Question 17. Name the Folk Dances of Kangra?
Answer: Keekali dance and Jhamakda
Explanation: Keekali Dance - It belongs to Kangra, Hamirpur and Una. Jhamakda belongs to Kangra.
Question 18. Baijnath is also known as?
Answer: Kiragrama
Explanation: Baijnath has different names; it is called "Vaidyanath", "Kiragrama" or "Paapnagri".
Question 19. St. John's Church, situated in Dharamshala, is dedicated to?
Answer: Lord Elgin
Explanation: St. John's Church is situated in Dharamshala it is dedicated to the Viceroy Lord Elgin. He died at Chauntra in Mandi, and He was buried here in 1863.
Question 20. In which year "Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts" established?
Answer: 1959 A.D
Explanation: TIPA (Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts) was established in 1959 A.D. It is situated in Dharamshala. In this place (TIPA), an opera festival is celebrated, called Shotou.
Conclusion
In this article, I have shared very important frequently asked Previous Year Questions (PYQs). If you make notes of the above questions, it will definitely help you in your competitive exams. I hope you like this article. You could chase this website if you are preparing for HP JOA IT, HP Patwari, or HP Panchayat Secretary in Himachal Pradesh. Stay tuned with our website hprcaexam.in.
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