Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#751] Who was the founder of Lohara dynasty?
Correct Answer

(B) Sangram Raj

Explanation

Solution: Lohara dynasty was centred at Lohran and was founded by Sangramraja after the death of Didda (1003 - 28 AD).

[#752] Which invader from Central Asia conquered north India including Kashmir and Gandhar around 5 th century?
Correct Answer

(A) Mihirakula

Explanation

Solution: Mihirakula was a Hun invader who wanted to conquer all of North India but was defeated by Yasodharman (ruler of Malwa) in Malwa. After his defeat, he moved to Kashmir and conquered Gandhar where he destroyed many shrines and committed atrocities.

[#753] Which of the following traveller visited Kashmir during the reign of Durlabhavardhana?
Correct Answer

(A) Hiuen Tsang

Explanation

Solution: During the reign of Durlabhvardhana, Chinese pilgrim, Hiuen Tsang visited Kashmir and stayed there for nearly 2 years (1629 - 1631 AD) and studied Sanskrit and Hindu scriptures.

[#754] In which year, Gulab Singh got the legal rights of Ladakh to be included in Dogra empire?
Correct Answer

(B) 1846

Explanation

Solution: Gulab Singh got the legal rights of Ladakh to be included in Dogra empire after the Treaty of Amritsar in 1846.

[#755] Assertion (A) Stok Palace built in eighteenth century is one of the living palaces in India. Reason (R) The royal family of Ladakh i.e. the Namgyal Royal Family resides in the Stok Palace.
Correct Answer

(A) Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Explanation

Solution: Tsepal Namgyal built the beautiful Stok Palace which remains the present residence of the royal family of Ladakh.