In the ancient time nagarkot was the capital of which of the following riyasat?

Appeared in: HPSSSB Staff Nurse - 2016

Explanation

Trigart, as Nagarkot was its historical capital.
Nagarkot is the ancient name for the modern town of Kangra, located in Himachal Pradesh.
The Trigarta Kingdom, ruled by the Katoch dynasty, was one of the oldest and most powerful kingdoms in the Punjab Hills.
Its primary stronghold and capital was the formidable Kangra Fort, which was historically referred to as Nagarkot Fort.

Option A: Kunihar was a small princely state located in the modern-day Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. Its capital was at Kunihar and it was never associated with Nagarkot.
Option B: Nalagarh was a princely state also known as Handur. Its capital was at the town of Nalagarh. It is geographically and historically distinct from Nagarkot (Kangra).
Option D: Guler was a separate state founded in the 15th century by a prince of the Kangra (Trigart) royal family. While related, it established its own capital at the town of Guler and was a distinct political entity.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Ancient History of Himachal Pradesh as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a general knowledge question testing historical awareness, not clinical knowledge.
Historical Significance: The Trigarta kingdom and its capital Nagarkot (Kangra) are significant in Indian history, with mentions dating back to the epic Mahabharata. The Kangra Fort is one of the oldest forts in India.
Cultural Context: The Katoch dynasty of Trigart were great patrons of art, which later flourished in the offshoot hill states, leading to the famous Kangra school of miniature painting.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key terms in the question: 'Nagarkot', 'capital', and 'riyasat' (princely state).
Recognize that 'Nagarkot' is a historical name. The core task is to link this ancient place name to one of the given states.
Recall or deduce that Nagarkot is the ancient name for Kangra, a major historical center in Himachal Pradesh.
Evaluate the options. Connect Kangra with the Trigarta Kingdom, which is a well-known historical fact.
Eliminate the other options by recalling their geographical locations or historical capitals (e.g., Nalagarh was Handur, Kunihar was in the Solan region), confirming they are not associated with Nagarkot.

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