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MCQS on History of Jammu and Kashmir
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Q1JKSSB / JKPSCEasy
Which historical text is considered the most important source for the ancient history of Kashmir?
Q2JKSSB / PoliceEasy
Who was the author of the famous chronicle 'Rajatarangini'?
Q3JKSSB FAA / VLWMedium
According to legend, the Kashmir Valley was originally a vast lake known as:
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Q4JKPSC / JKSSBMedium
Who founded the city of Srinagar (originally Srinagari)?
Q5JKSSB / JKPSCMedium
Which ruler is known as the 'Samudragupta of Kashmir' due to his vast conquests?
Q6JKSSB VLW / PatwariEasy
The famous Martand Sun Temple was built by which Kashmiri ruler?
Q7JKSSB / JK PoliceMedium
Who was the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir?
Q8JKSSB / SSCEasy
Which ruler is remembered as the 'Akbar of Kashmir' for his religious tolerance and public works?
Q9JKPSC / JKSSBMedium
In which year did the Mughal Emperor Akbar conquer Kashmir?
Q10JKSSB / JKPSCEasy
The Treaty of Amritsar, which created the modern state of Jammu and Kashmir, was signed in which year?
Q11JKSSB / PoliceEasy
Who was the founder of the Dogra dynasty in Jammu and Kashmir?
Q12JKSSB / JKPSCEasy
Who was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?
Q13JKSSB / State ExamsMedium
The Instrument of Accession, integrating J&K into the Dominion of India, was signed on:
Q14JKPSC / JKSSBMedium
Who established the rule of the Shah Mir dynasty in Kashmir?
Q15JKSSB / JKPSCHard
Which Afghan ruler conquered Kashmir in 1752, beginning the oppressive Afghan rule?
Q16JKSSB / PoliceMedium
Sikh rule in Kashmir was established in 1819 by:
Q17JKSSB / PatwariEasy
Who built the famous Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar?
Q18JKSSB / JKPSCMedium
The historic town of Akhnoor, situated on the banks of the Chenab river, is associated with which ancient civilization?
Q19JKSSB / JKPSCHard
The Praja Parishad movement in Jammu, demanding complete integration of J&K with India, was led by:
Q20JKSSB / State ExamsMedium
The constitution of Jammu and Kashmir was adopted in which year?
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