Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1136] Which Karkota king extended his empire in Ladakh during 7-8 th century AD?
Correct Answer

(D) Lalitaditya

Explanation

Solution: King Lalitaditya (724 - 761 AD) of Karkota dynasty, subjugated Ladakh in 7 th century. He
established his control over Ladakh and parts of Tibet by crushing many local rebellions like the Daradasa and Bhuthia community.

[#1137] Under whose reign, the Kingdom of Ladakh went under the control of Afghans?
Correct Answer

(B) Tsewang Namgyal

Explanation

Solution: The rulers after Nyima Namgyal were Phuntsog Namgyal (1739 - 1753) and Tsewang Namgyal (1753 - 1782). They were weak rulers. The region of Ladakh faced constant threats from the Afghans headed by Ahmed Shah Abdali who was the new ruler of Kashmir.

[#1138] Which Ladakhi King setup the first Paper Mill in Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(B) Nyima Namgyal

Explanation

Solution: Nyima Namgyal was a progressive ruler. He established the first paper mill and imported hand printing devices from China for the printing of Buddhist texts.

[#1139] The earliest settlements in Ladakh were made by which group of people?
Correct Answer

(A) The Mons

[#1140] Ladakhis believe that they are the blend of ............... .
Correct Answer

(D) Dards, Mons, Mongols

Explanation

Solution: Ladakhis believe that they are descendants of a blended race of Dards, Mons and Mongols.