Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1171] Thanamandi is located in
Correct Answer

(C) Rajouri

Explanation

Solution: Thanamandi is a town and a municipal committee in Rajouri district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Thanamandi lies on Mughal Road. The town is sacred for the people as it is home to the most important Sufi saint Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah. The place called Shahdara Sharief houses the mausoleum of Babaji in the town. The Mughals used to stay here during their journey from Delhi to Kashmir and vice versa. Thanamandi is significant because a severe conflict took place here between Zial-ul-Aabdeen and his brother Sultan Ali Shah of Kashmir.

[#1172] Charar-I-Sharief Shrine is located in
Correct Answer

(A) Budgam

Explanation

Solution: Built to commemorate Sheikh Noor-ud-din (Patron saint of Kashmiris), Charar-i-Sharief is the oldest sacred shrine in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. This 600 years old wooden shrine is not only popular with Muslim devotees but is also highly revered by Hindus. Charar-i-Sharief is in Budgam district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India.

[#1173] Which temple is also known as 'Rupaywala Mandir' in Jammu city?
Correct Answer

(B) Panchvaktar temple

Explanation

Solution: The temple was constructed by Raja Guje Singh of Jammu and is considered one of the oldest in Jammu. It is linked to the visit of Shankaracharya in the ninth century AD. The temple, constructed much later, is considered sacred because of the self-originated Shivalinga (Svayambhuva Shiva linga). One of the most revered Shiva Shrines in the city, the Lord is worshipped here in the Swachananda form having five faces representing the totality of Shiva in his most abstract form. Hence it is known as Panchvaktar. The temple is also popularly known as 'Rupay Wala Mandir' as coins have been embedded in the floor slabs. It seems that there were also inscriptions in Dogri script on the exterior of the surrounding walls. The temple is situated in a lane off the Residency Road barely a kilometer from the Raghunath Bazar.

[#1174] Hari Parbat Fort was first built by
Correct Answer

(A) Akbar

Explanation

Solution: Hari Parbat Fort is an ancient fort in the state of Jammu and Kashmir that dates back to the days of Mughal. Originally, the fort was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar but its present edifice owed itself to the Afghan governor Shuja Shah Durrani, who ruled Kashmir during 18 th century. The fort is epitome of religious shrine. It has Sharika Devi Temple on its western slope and the Muslim shrine of Makhdoom Sahib and Akhund Mullah Shah on southern side. Sikh holy shrine of Gurudwara Chatti Patshahi has also enshrines within the premises of the fort. The Kathi Darwaja is the main entrance to the fort.

[#1175] Gana-Sngon Tsedup festival is celebrated in the first month of Tibetan calendar in
Correct Answer

(A) Phyang Monastery

Explanation

Solution: The Phyang Gompa or Monastery is located at a distance of 6 km from the Srinagar-Leh highway and 17 km from Leh that stands on a hillock. This monastery was constructed in the 16 th century by the Namgyal head. You will discover hundreds of wooden and bronze statues of all Buddhist Goddesses and gods collectively. You get to celebrate the festival of Gang-Sngon Tsedup that is held in the second week of the first month of the Tibetan Calendar and the delights include mask dances, folk dances, and rituals performed by the monks of the Gompa.