Comprehensive History, Dynasties, Praja Mandal and Freedom Movement of Himachal Pradesh (Part 1)

Question 1

According to ancient religious texts and Puranas, which non-Aryan indigenous tribes were settled in Himachal before the arrival of Aryans?

Accepted Answer

Kols, Kiratas, Yakshas, and Nagas

Answer

Greeks

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Kushanas

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Huns

Question 2

The 40-year war between Aryan King Divodas and Kirata King Shambar was fought in the hills. Who was the chief advisor and priest of King Divodas?

Accepted Answer

Rishi Bharadwaj

Answer

Vashistha

Answer

Vishwamitra

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Parashuram

Question 3

King Shambar possessed how many strong fortified castles in the hills as mentioned in the Rig Veda?

Accepted Answer

99 forts

Answer

50 forts

Answer

100 forts

Answer

120 forts

Question 4

At which place in the hills did King Divodas finally slay King Shambar after a 40-year campaign?

Accepted Answer

Udruksh (Udrj)

Answer

Trigarta

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Kullu

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Suketi

Question 5

The term “Dashragya” mentioned in the Rig Veda refers to which historic event?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Ten Kings

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Hymn to Indra

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Ten rituals

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Ten Janapadas

Question 6

The ancient coins of the Audambara rulers feature which prominent religious symbols?

Accepted Answer

Trishula and Battle-axe (Shaivite motifs)

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Lotus

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Wheel

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Horse

Question 7

Panini’s grammar treatise 'Ashtadhyayi' categorizes the ancient republic of Trigarta as an:

Accepted Answer

Ayudhajivi Sangha (confederation living by weapons)

Answer

Monarchy

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Empire

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Oligarchy

Question 8

The ancient Kulindas (Kunindas) Janapada occupied territory mainly between which rivers?

Accepted Answer

Beas, Satluj, and Yamuna (Ambala, Sirmaur, Shimla hills)

Answer

Ravi and Chenab

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Ganga and Yamuna

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Indus and Jhelum

Question 9

The ancient coins of Kuluta (Kullu) Janapada bore legends written in which scripts?

Accepted Answer

Brahmi and Kharosthi

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Devanagari

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Tibetan

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Greek

Question 10

The earliest King of Kuluta whose name appeared on the ancient copper coins was:

Accepted Answer

Virayasas

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Susharma

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Pradyuman

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Amoghabhuti

Question 11

The famous bilingual coins of the prominent Kuninda ruler Amoghabhuti were minted in:

Accepted Answer

Silver and Copper

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Gold

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Bronze

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Lead

Question 12

The ancient Audambaras claimed mythological descent from which revered Vedic sage?

Accepted Answer

Vishwamitra

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Vashistha

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Jamdagni

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Bhrigu

Question 13

The ancient Pathiyar and Kanihara rock inscriptions in Kangra district are engraved in which scripts?

Accepted Answer

Brahmi and Kharosthi

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Tankri

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Sharada

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Persian

Question 14

The famous Nirmand copper plate inscription of 7th century A.D. was issued by Mahasamanta:

Accepted Answer

Samudrasena

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Harshavardhana

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Meru Varman

Answer

Ajbar Sen

Question 15

The ancient Salanu rock inscription is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

Mandi

Answer

Kangra

Answer

Chamba

Answer

Shimla