Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#271] Guru Gobind Singh visited Jammu during the reign of which ruler?
Correct Answer

(B) Gaje Singh

Explanation

Solution: Guru Gobind Singh visited Jammu during the reign of Gaje Singh.

[#272] The powerful Sikh rule in Jammu was established by which Sikh ruler?
Correct Answer

(B) Ranjit Singh

Explanation

Solution: The modern period in the history of Jammu saw the rise of the Sikhs and the Dogras. Sikh rule in Jammu was established under the rule of Ranjit Singh.

[#273] Who established the Dogra rule in Jammu?
Correct Answer

(C) Gulab Singh

Explanation

Solution: Gulab Singh was the first Maharaja of Dogra Rajput dynasty which ruled Jammu & Kashmir.

[#274] Which of the following territories was conquered by Ranbir Singh?
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (C)

Explanation

Solution: Gilgit, Hunza and Nagar regions were included in Dogra empire during the reign of Ranbir Singh.

[#275] Gulab Singh purchased which place from East India Company in 1846 for 75 lakhs?
Correct Answer

(C) Kashmir

Explanation

Solution: On 15 th March, 1846, Gulab Singh signed the Treaty of Amritsar with the Britishers. According to the treaty, British East India Company recognised Gulab Singh as Maharaja. They agreed to give all the hilly regions, East of River Indus and West of River Ravi including Chamba to Gulab Singh. In return, Gulab Singh paid 75 Lakh Nanak Shahi rupees to Britishers. This land i.e., East of River Indus and West of River Ravi was the valley of Kashmir. Therefore, this treaty was also called as Sale of Kashmir.