Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#131] According to popular belief, which city got submerged with the creation of Wular lake in its place?
Correct Answer

(A) Sandimat Nagar

Explanation

Solution: The Pandava rule is believed to end with the occurrence of a powerful earthquake that submerged the ancient city of Sandimat Nagar with the submergence of Sandimat Nagar, the place became hollow and
Wular lake was created at that place.

[#132] Which among the following was the founder of Karkota Dynasty?
Correct Answer

(B) Durlabhavardhana

Explanation

Solution: Karkota Dynasty was founded by Durlabhvardhana in 598 AD.

[#133] The Turushka kings, mentioned by Kalhana in his book was
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: Kushan (Turushka) Dynasty was ruled by three Kushana rulers. According to Kalhana’s account, these three rulers were Kanishka, Hushka and Jushka.

[#134] The city of Kanishkapura was built by
Correct Answer

(C) Kanishka

Explanation

Solution: It is understood from Kalhana's Rajatarangini that Kanishka built many monasteries, chaityas and other monuments in the Kashmir valley. He founded a city named Kanishkapura in Kashmir which place is still known as Kanispore and is situated near Baramula.

[#135] Which of the following states were conquered by Lalitaditya?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: Lalitaditya conquered many regions in Asia and India i.e. Punjab, Kannauj, Tibet, Ladakh, Badakshan, Iran, Bihar, Gauda (Bengal), Kalinga (Odisha), South India, Gujarat, Malwa, Marwar and Sindh. He also reduced the power of Arabs in Sindh.