Which among the following is not one of the names of Kangra?

Bhimkot
Pathankot
Jalandharyan
Susharmapura

The correct answer is: B. Pathankot

Bhimkot, Jalandharyan, and Susharmapura are all names of Kangra. Pathankot is a city in the Indian state of Punjab, located about 100 kilometers from Kangra.

Bhimkot was the name of Kangra during the reign of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata. Jalandharyan was the name of Kangra during the reign of the Kushanas in the 1st century CE. Susharmapura was the name of Kangra during the reign of the Guptas in the 4th century CE.

Pathankot was founded in the 16th century by Raja Hari Chand of the Katoch dynasty. It was originally called Pathankotgarh, which means “the fort of Pathan”. The city was renamed Pathankot in the 18th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Empire.

Pathankot is a major military base and a commercial center. It is also a popular tourist destination, known for its temples, forts, and gardens.

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