History of Tripura Quiz: 100 MCQs for Aspirants
Welcome to a deep dive into the rich and fascinating history of Tripura! From its legendary origins in the Lunar Dynasty to its integration into the Indian Union, the story of this princely state is a crucial topic for competitive exams like TPSC, TCS/TPS, and other state and national level tests.
This mega-quiz contains 100 unique questions to test your knowledge on the Manikya dynasty, administrative reforms, socio-political movements, British relations, and the key figures who shaped modern Tripura.
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1. According to the royal chronicles ('Rajmala'), who is considered the legendary founder of the state of Tripura, belonging to the Lunar dynasty?
2. The pre-colonial rulers of Tripura, before adopting the 'Manikya' title, were known by what traditional title?
3. Who was the first ruler of Tripura to officially assume the title of 'Manikya'?
4. The title 'Manikya' was conferred upon Ratna Pha by a Muslim ruler of which kingdom?
5. In the 14th century, the capital of the Manikya kingdom was shifted to which city, formerly known as Rangamati?
6. The fertile plain zamindari area of the Tripura Kingdom, which yielded more revenue than the hills, was known as:
7. The British East India Company first came into direct contact with Tripura in 1761 by providing military aid to which Nawab of Bengal?
8. The 'Tipra Revolt' of 1850 was a protest primarily against the oppressive actions of which Dewan?
9. The Kuki Rebellion took place during which period, posing a significant challenge to the Tripura administration?
10. The Jamatia Revolt of 1863 occurred during the initial years of the reign of which Maharaja?
11. Which Tripura ruler is widely regarded as the 'Architect of Modern Tripura' for his extensive administrative and social reforms?
12. The Reang Uprising of 1942-43 was led by which influential socio-religious leader?
13. What was the name of the socio-political movement launched in 1945 with the primary aim of spreading education among the tribal masses?
14. The enduring friendship between Rabindranath Tagore and the Tripura royal family began during the reign of which Maharaja?
15. The Tripura Merger Agreement, which paved the way for Tripura's integration into India, was signed on what date?
16. On what date was Tripura formally integrated into the Indian Union?
17. Who was the Regent ruler of Tripura who signed the Merger Agreement on behalf of her minor son?
18. Which book by Rabindranath Tagore, a love-poem, deeply moved Maharaja Birchandra Manikya after the death of his queen?
19. Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya bestowed which prestigious title upon Rabindranath Tagore?
20. What was the official court language of Princely Tripura until its merger with India?
21. The abolition of the practice of Sati in Tripura was enacted in which year by Birchandra Manikya?
22. In which year was the system of slavery officially abolished in Tripura?
23. The Victoria Memorial Hospital in Agartala was built during the reign of which modern ruler?
24. The Pushbanta Palace, which currently serves as the Governor's residence (Raj Bhavan), was constructed under which Maharaja?
25. The British first appointed a Political Agent in Tripura in which year?
26. Who was appointed as the first Political Agent of Tripura?
27. In the Manikya administration, what was the title of the commander-in-chief of the army?
28. The administrative post of 'Barthakur' was created by which king?
29. The main tribal language spoken by communities like Tripuri, Reang, and Jamatia is:
30. Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya banned which traditional agricultural practice to promote settled farming?
31. Which of the following is numerically the largest tribal community in Tripura?
32. During the Revolt of 1857, what was the official stance of the Tripura king, Ishan Chandra Manikya?
33. The 'Hasam Bhojan' was an annual royal feast organized for whom?
34. The Reangs, the second largest tribe of Tripura, have their own three-tier administrative system. Who is the head of the entire tribe?
35. The term 'Jamayet', meaning gathering or mobilization, is the origin for the name of which tribe known for its military service?
36. Who was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Tripura?
37. The pro-Pakistan conspiracy to annex Tripura was primarily hatched by which organization?
38. Which member of the royal family was implicated in the conspiracy to merge Tripura with Pakistan?
39. What was the name of the militant wing of the Bir Bikram Tripura Sangha, which promoted anti-Bengali sentiments?
40. The first Kok-Borok magazine, 'Kwtal Kothoma', was published in 1954 by whom?
41. During World War I, men from various tribes of North East India were recruited into the:
42. The Reang uprising of 1942-43 was an anti-feudal movement against the oppression of the Reang 'Choudhuries' and their head, who held what title?
43. In 1939, Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya proclaimed a series of reforms including the establishment of a Legislative Assembly, known as:
44. For how many years did the Council of Regency under Maharani Kanchanprabha Devi administer Tripura before she became the sole Regent?
45. According to the 'Rajmala', the ancestors of the Tripura kings migrated from Cachar and first established their capital in the present-day state at:
46. Which Chinese traveler visited Kamrup in the 7th century AD but did not mention Tripura, suggesting it was not a prominent kingdom at the time?
47. Who was the first ruler to introduce Bengali and Persian as official languages in Tripura's administration?
48. The Neermahal palace, located in the middle of Rudrasagar Lake, was built by which Maharaja?
49. The post of 'Uzir' in the Manikya administration was responsible for which department?
50. The British government suggested using the term 'Hill Tipperah' instead of 'Independent Tipperah' in which year, marking a shift in policy?
51. What was the name of the 'Royal Court of Appeal' established by Birchandra Manikya in 1872 on the advice of the political agent?
52. The 'Hoda Akra' is the supreme traditional social institution of which tribe in Tripura?
53. The 'Tripura Rajya Mukti Parishad' was the political party that evolved from which earlier organization?
54. Which Maharaja of Tripura gave liberal grants to renowned Bengali poet Hemchandra Banerjee?
55. The 'Ujjayanta Drama Company' was set up by which artistically inclined Maharaja?
56. After the death of Maharaja Bir Bikram, the Council of Regency was dissolved in January 1948 and replaced by:
57. Who was appointed as the Dewan of Tripura after the Council of Regency was dissolved?
58. The first historical ruler mentioned in the 'Rajmala' is said to be:
59. Which Maharaja is credited with recruiting Afghan horse soldiers into his army and possessing a fleet of speed boats?
60. The practice of appointing 'Michip' served as a link between the king and which group?
61. Under the British, the term for the tribute a ruler had to pay upon succession was:
62. Which of the following tribes was exempted from paying the 'gharchukti' or family tax during the princely rule due to their loyalty?
63. The leader of the Jamatia revolt, Parikshit, was ultimately freed by Birchandra Manikya after being converted to which religion?
64. In the Tripuri village council, what was the role of the 'Karbari'?
65. The traditional title of the priest in both Tripuri and Reang village councils was:
66. What was the name of the palace built by Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya in 1917, which is now a prominent landmark in Agartala?
67. Dasarath Deb, a key figure in the Janashiksha Movement, later became the _____ of Tripura.
68. King Radha Kishore Manikya established a free college in Agartala which was later discontinued due to pressure from whom?
69. The first literary conference in Agartala was held during the reign of:
70. The Burma Oil Company was granted a license to explore for oil and natural gas in Tripura in 1916 by which ruler?
71. The grammar book of Kok-Borok titled 'Kok-Borokma' was written by whom?
72. Which king of Tripura had to flee his capital due to the rebellion led by Shamser Gazi?
73. After Tripura's integration, it was initially given the status of a:
74. A council of advisors was appointed in 1953 to aid and advise whom in the administration of Tripura?
75. The practice of Sati was particularly noted among which tribe in Tripura, despite widow remarriage being common among them?
76. The historical chronicle of the kings of Tripura is known as:
77. Which king initiated the compilation of the 'Rajmala' in Bengali verse?
78. The 'Gomati' river was a significant geographical feature, with the capital Udaipur being situated on its banks. Which direction does it flow from the state capital Agartala?
79. The Tripura State Gazette, an official newspaper, was first published during the reign of:
80. The title 'Thakur' was conferred on princes who could not become king by which ruler?
81. The post of 'Nazir' in the Manikya administration was in charge of which department?
82. The 'Tulsibati Girl's School' in Agartala was established by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya and named after whom?
83. In what year did Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya ascend the throne after the end of the council's administration?
84. Before the Janashiksha Samiti, Maharaja Bir Bikram had established a rival council called:
85. Who was the last minor king of Tripura, on whose behalf the merger agreement was signed?
86. What is the traditional origin of the name 'Tripura' believed to mean?
87. The Reang Uprising was partly a socio-religious movement and partly an anti-feudal protest. What religious scriptures did Ratanmani teach his disciples?
88. A major conflict during the Reang Uprising arose over the share of money from a fair held at which pilgrimage site?
89. After his death in the Maharaja's palace, what was the official cause of death declared for Ratanmani Reang?
90. What does the term 'Puran Tripuri' signify?
91. Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya provided timely financial assistance for the research of which famous Indian scientist?
92. In 1946, towards the end of his reign, Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya constructed a temple dedicated to which religion?
93. The first codification of civil and criminal laws in Tripura was undertaken during the reign of:
94. Who among the following was a leader of the Janashiksha Movement and a prominent figure in Tripura's post-independence politics?
95. The 'Adampur massacre' during the Kuki raids of the 1860s took place in Northern Tripura and which adjacent district?
96. The post of Yubraj (crown prince) was created to solve which recurring problem in the kingdom?
97. Maharaja Amar Manikya is noted for having maintained artillery units from which European power?
98. The 'Kharchi Puja', a major festival involving 14 deities, has been celebrated by the royal family for centuries. Where is the temple located?
99. The Instrument of Accession was signed by Maharani Kanchanprabha Devi on:
100. After its merger with India, who was the first Chief Commissioner appointed to administer Tripura?
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