Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1196] In which year, Kashmir became a part of Sikh empire?
Correct Answer

(C) 1819 AD

Explanation

Solution: On the request of Pandit Birbal Dhar and Rajakak Dhar, Maharaja Ranjit Singh sent 30,000 Sikh soldiers. These soldiers fought with the Afghan Army and defeated them in 1819. With this, Kashmir was included in the Sikh dynasty.

[#1197] The period of Sikh rule in Kashmir was
Correct Answer

(A) 1819 - 1846 AD

Explanation

Solution: Sikh ruled in Kashmir from 1819 - 1846 AD.

[#1198] When was Kashmir ruled by the Achaemenid Empire?
Correct Answer

(B) 600 - 400 BC

Explanation

Solution: Rajatarangini, the book on Kashmir’s history, details about the rule of Achaemenid Empire in Kashmir. According to this book, Kashmir came under the rule of Achaemenians of Persia and ruled by King Cyrus from 600 - 400 BC.

[#1199] Name the Kani Shawl promoter and entrepreneur who received Padma Shri Award in 2009.
Correct Answer

(A) Hasmat Ullah Khan

Explanation

Solution: Hashmat Ullah Khan was born in 1954 in Srinagar. He is a Kashmiri Kani Shawl promoter and entrepreneur. This is a famous type of Shawl belonging from the Kanihama area of Kashmir and is famous since the time of Mughals. Hashmat Ullah received Padma Shri Award in 2009 for his efforts to revive the weaving of this type of shawl.

[#1200] Name the famous Playwright from Kashmir who received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982.
Correct Answer

(B) Moti Lal Kemmu

Explanation

Solution: Moti Lal Kemmu was a famous playwright (1933 - 2018) from Kashmir. He was born in 1933 in Srinagar. He graduated from Jammu and Kashmir University in 1953. He wrote, acted and directed plays in Kashmiri. Some of his important plays include Teen Asangati Aikanki, Lal Drayas Lol Re, Trunove, Tshai, Natak Truche, Tota Tol Aina, etc. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982 for his contribution to Kashmiri Literature as a playwright.