Which ruler of Guler succeeded Raja Govardhan Chand and shared his father’s passion for art?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Prakash Chand
Option (1) Bishan Singh — Incorrect. Bishan Singh, son of Dalip Singh of Guler, died during his father’s lifetime, so his younger brother Govardhan Chand took the throne.
Option (2) Mian Zoravar Singh — Incorrect. Mian Zoravar Singh ruled Jasrota, not Guler; he was the father of Balwant Singh.
Option (3) Prakash Chand — Correct. Prakash Chand succeeded Govardhan Chand and shared his father’s passion for art.
Option (4) Aniruddha Chand — Incorrect. Aniruddha Chand was the son of Sansar Chand of Kangra.
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NCERT (2026-27): “Guler School …Manaku, too, did numerous portraits of his enthusiastic patron Raja Govardhan Chand and his family. Prakash Chand, successor of Govardhan Chand, shared his father’s passion for art and had sons of Manaku and Nainsukh, Khushala, Fattu and Gaudhu as artists in his court.” |