GK
HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Question
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Who was the ruler of Kangra when Gorkhas captured it in 1806?
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Amar Singh Thapa
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Sansar Chand Katoch
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Sushil Sharma
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Hamir Chand
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In 1805, Sansar Chand attacked the hill State of Bilaspur (Kahlur), which called in the dangerous aid of the Gurkhas, already masters of the wide tract between the Gogra and the Sutlej.
Detailed explanation-2: -In Mahabharata there is a mention of King Susharama Chandra, who sided with the Kaurvas. He is said to be the founder of this dynasty. At that time, Kangra was probably named as Bhim Kot.
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