Which Raja disobeyed the order of Aurangzeb to demolish the temples of Chamba?

Chatar Singh
Sansar Chand
Ghumand Chand
Jaspal

The correct answer is: B. Sansar Chand.

Sansar Chand was the Raja of Chamba from 1675 to 1704. He was a powerful and influential ruler who was known for his military prowess and his patronage of the arts. He was also a devout Hindu who was determined to protect the temples of Chamba from the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s orders to demolish them.

Aurangzeb was a Muslim ruler who was determined to convert all of his subjects to Islam. He issued orders to demolish temples throughout his empire, including the temples of Chamba. Sansar Chand refused to obey these orders and instead ordered his soldiers to protect the temples. Aurangzeb was furious and sent an army to Chamba to punish Sansar Chand. However, Sansar Chand’s army was victorious and the Mughal army was forced to retreat.

Sansar Chand’s defiance of Aurangzeb made him a hero to the Hindus of Chamba. He is still remembered today as a great ruler who protected the temples of Chamba from the Mughals.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Chatar Singh was the Raja of Chamba from 1704 to 1739. He was the son of Sansar Chand.
  • Ghumand Chand was the Raja of Chamba from 1739 to 1770. He was the grandson of Sansar Chand.
  • Jaspal was the Raja of Chamba from 1770 to 1782. He was the great-grandson of Sansar Chand.