GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HIMACHAL PRADESH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The old name of nurpur is-
A
Nagarkot
B
Dhameri
C
Bhimkot
D
Jalandhar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nupur fort was formerly known as the Dhameri Fort and was built in the 10th century. The fort was destroyed by the British and then by an earthquake in 1905.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nurpur state was established by Rana Bhet, a Taur Rajput of Delhi, who is well-known as Jatpal. Jatpal established his dynasty at Pathankot and took the control of whole country in the foot of the hills. In the end of 17th century, he shifted his capital to Nurpur.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nurpur is a historical fort that acquired its name in 1672, when Jahangir, the famous Mughal Emperor named it after his wife Noor Jahan. The Nurpur Fort was built in the 16th century by Raja Basu and is a famous tourist attraction in the city.

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