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[#681] Who was the last ruler of Dev dynasty?
Correct Answer

(A) Jit Singh

Explanation

Solution: The last ruler of the Dev dynasty was Jit Singh. Raja Braj Raj Dev was killed during the Sikh invasion of Jammu in 1787. His infant son, Raja Sampuran Singh, succeeded him but only ruled as an autonomous tributary under the Sikh Confederacy Misls until 1797. After Raja Sampuran Singh, Raja Jit Singh became the ruler. During Jit Singh's rule, the Dev dynasty finally came to an end, and Jammu came under the control of the Sikh Empire. Thus, the correct answer is that the Dev dynasty ended with Raja Jit Singh. Rulers of Jammu Reign Raja Dhruv Dev 1703 – 1728 Raja Ranjit Dev 1728 – 1780 Raja Braj Dev 1780 – 1787 Raja Sampuran Singh 1787 – 1797 Raja Jit Singh 1797 – 1808 Direct Sikh Rule 1808 – 1820 Raja Kishore Singh 1820 – 1822 Raja Gulab Singh 1822 – 1846

[#682] Which ruler's reign is considered as the Golden Period in the history of Jammu?
Correct Answer

(D) Mal Dev

Explanation

Solution: Mal Dev worked for the welfare of his people and established Jammu as the Dogra capital. His tenure was prosperous and regarded as a golden period.

[#683] Which was the longest ruling dynasty in Jammu?
Correct Answer

(C) Dev

Explanation

Solution: The Dev dynasty was the longest ruling dynasty. It ruled from 840 AD to 1798 AD. Suraj Dev was the first ruler and Jit Singh was the last ruler.

[#684] During the rule of which dynasty, Muslim Saints started coming to Jammu?
Correct Answer

(A) Dhar dynasty

Explanation

Solution: The Dhar rulers established a powerful empire and ruled for 410 years till 840 AD, Muslim saint Peer Roshan Shah Wali from Arab visited Jammu during the rule of this dynasty. His shrine is located in Gumat in Jammu.

[#685] In ancient times, Pir Panjal was better known as
Correct Answer

(C) Dharanagri

Explanation

Solution: In ancient times, Pir Panjal was better known as Dharanagri . It was referred to by this name in historical and ancient texts. So, the correct answer is Option C: Dharanagri .