Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#746] Who founded the Utpala dynasty in Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(A) Avantivarman

Explanation

Solution: Utpala dynasty was founded by Avantivarman in 855 AD.

[#747] Queen Didda who ruled Kashmir from 980-1003 AD belonged to which dynasty?
Correct Answer

(A) Lohara Dynasty

Explanation

Solution: Queen Didda was a prominent ruler of the Lohara Dynasty, which had a significant influence on the history of Kashmir. The Lohara Dynasty was known for its rule in Kashmir from the late 10th to the early 11th century. Queen Didda's reign was marked by her strong and assertive rule during a tumultuous period in Kashmir's history. So, the correct answer is Option A: Lohara Dynasty.

[#748] Mughal army under Qasim Khan, defeated Yaqub Shah Chak's army at which place?
Correct Answer

(D) Haripura

Explanation

Solution: After Yusuf Shah Chak's death, his son Yaqub Shah Chak became the ruler of Kashmir. He tried to resist the Mughal army but was defeated by the army, under Qasim Khan at Haripura. After this, the Mughal rule was established in Kashmir in 1586 AD.

[#749] The first Muslim ruler of Kashmir was
Correct Answer

(A) Sultan Sadruddin

Explanation

Solution: Rinchin who was a Ladakhi prince was an able ruler and to secure his position in Kashmir, he wanted to embrace Hinduism. But spiritual Heads of Hindus refused him to admit him to Hindu religion. After that, Rinchin came in contact with a Sufi Saint Bulbul Shah and impressed by his teachings embraced Islam. He became the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir and changed his name as Sultan Sadruddin.

[#750] Under which treaty, there was the clause of 'Sale of Kashmir'?
Correct Answer

(A) Treaty of Amritsar

Explanation

Solution: This treaty was signed on 16 th March 1846, between the East India Company and Raja Gulab Singh of Jammu and is also known as Sale of Kashmir.