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Which of these ethnic groups of Ladakh settled in the Gya region?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Mons settled in Gya region near the Gya river and spread to Rong, Shayok, Sakti Tangtse and Durbuk. They constituted into tribes and elected their leaders. Gya became the first seat of government of the Mons tribes. Mons Chief was known as Gyapacho.
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Which valley region is the storehouse of pre-historic sites in Ladakh?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Sumur, Khyagar, Chomolung, Digar and Deskit Tingang all these areas lie in the Nubra valley region in Northern Ladakh. Therefore, it is also called the Storehouse of pre-historic sites in Ladakh.
33
Who built the historic 9 storeyed Palace at Leh?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Sengge Namgyal built the historic 9 storeyed Palace at Leh.
34
Ladakh was annexed by which ruler as part of the Treaty of Amritsar?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Britishers signed a Treaty called Treaty of Amritsar in 1846, with Gulab Singh who ruled Jammu until then. In the Treaty, whole of Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan were transferred to Gulab Singh. He was made the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh also became a part of his kingdom.
35
Kota Rani of Kashmir was married to which Ladakhi King?
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Answer: Option C
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Kashmir's ruler Suhadeva of Dev dynasty was very weak. He fled to Kishtwar. His Commander Ramachandra took help from Rin-Chen and Shah Mir (of Swat valley) to set up his rule. Rin Chen eventually became very powerful, he killed Ramachandra, married his daughter Kota Rani and occupied the throne of Kashmir.
36
Which Buddhist Monk was sent by Dalai Lama to resolve the family disputes of Namgyal dynasty rulers?
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Answer: Option C
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After Nyima's death, anarchy prevailed in Ladakh. His sons Deskyong Namgyal and Tashi Namgyal fought for the throne. Ladakh was divided into two parts. Family fights continued to weaken the Namgyal dynasty. At this time, Dalai Lama sent his emissary, Rigzin Tsewang Norbu to resolve the family issues of Namgyal dynasty.
37
Who established the Lha-Chen dynasty in Ladakh?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Nemagon established the first independent dynasty i.e. Lha-Chen and became the ruler of the entire Ladakh region in 922 AD.
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Which powerful Namgyal ruler was nick named as 'The Lion'?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Jamyang Namgyal's son Sengge Namgyal ascended the throne in 1616. He was a powerful ruler who consolidated Ladakh. He was known as the Lion.
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Which king ruled over Ladakh in 6th Century AD?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
After Kanishka, Huns King Mihirkula became the ruler of Kashmir. He also conquered Ladakh and parts of Western Tibet in 600 AD.
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Which Buddhist Monk assisted Sengge Namgyal in founding the monasteries of Wanla and Hemis?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Sengge Namgyal restored the Gompas and founded the monasteries of Wanla, Hemis and Chemrey, with the assistance of Buddhist Monk Stagsang Raspa.