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Merger Of States On 15th April 1948, Himachal Pradesh was made a Chief Commissioner Province by merging 26 Hill States (Except Nalagarh) and three Hill States of Sirmaur, Chamba, and Suket (also called Punjab Hill States). Mandi was merged on 1st May 1948. The crowning events of the long-drawn struggle against autocratic and feudal order were the Solan Conference of the Praja Mandals meeting…...

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Merger of States - hpgsnotes Merger of States-On 15th April 1948 Himachal Pradesh was made a Chief Commissioner Province by merging 26 Hill States (Except Nalagarh)

Solan Constituent Assembly The assembly of representatives of the Shimla Hills rulers and the Praja Mandal took place at Solan from 26th to 28th January 1948, under the chairmanship of 'Raja Durga Singh of Baghat'. This was attended by popular leaders like Thakur Sen Negi and Satya Dev Bushahri from Bushahr, Bhag Mal Sautha from Jubbal, Hira Singh Pal from Baghal, Devi Ram Musafir…...

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Solan Constituent Assembly - hpgsnotes Solan Constituent Assembly The assembly of representatives of the Shimla Hills rulers and the Praja Mandal took place at Solan from 26th to 28th January 1948

Integration of Praja Mandals (1945-48) Shimla Hill States Conference (1939) On the suggestions made by Lord Linlithgow to the rulers of Shimla Hill States to ensure active cooperation and participation of their subjects in the state administration, took place from 5th to 7th June 1939. It was attended by the rulers of Bilaspur, Jubbal, Baghal, Kuthar, Baghat, Dhami, Bushahr, Keonthal, Kunihar, Mahlog…...

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Integration of Praja Mandals (1945-48) - hpgsnotes Integration of Praja Mandals (1945-48) On the suggestions made by Lord Linlithgow to the rulers of Shimla Hill States to ensure active cooperation and participation

Freedom Movement in Kangra, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti The strategic importance of Kangra, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti impelled the Britishers not to restore these hill areas to their erstwhile rulers, unlike other hill states, after Anglo-Sikh war of 1846. Rulers of these areas were pension off and their areas under the direct British administrative control. These were grouped together to make Kangra district with Dharamshala as headquarters…...

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Freedom Movement in Kangra, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti - hpgsnotes Freedom Movement in Kangra, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti The strategic importance of Kangra, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti impelled the Britishers

Suket Satyagraha and Kunihar Struggle Like Mandi, Suket also came under the influence of Ghadar Movement in 1914. But soon authorities became active and all the supporters of Ghadar were convicted, which silenced the opposition for some time. (Suket Satyagraha) However, when maladministration, high taxes and Begar became unbearable, there were spontaneous uprisings in 1924, which forced the Raja to flee to Dehra…...

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Suket Satyagraha and Kunihar Struggle - hpgsnotes Suket Satyagraha and Kunihar Struggle Like Mandi, Suket also came under the influence of Ghadar Movement in 1914

Chamba Agitation and Dhami Tragedy Chamba Agitation The first agitation against the 'unjust revenue collection system' and 'Begar' was made by the people of 'Bhattiyat Wazzirat' in 1896. However, government suppressed it with heavy hands and cowed down the people for almost four decades. For a long, they continued suffering silently and finally in 1922, state subjects working in…...

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Chamba Agitation and Dhami Tragedy - hpgsnotes Chamba Agitation and Dhami Tragedy The first agitation against the 'unjust revenue collection system' and 'Begar' was made by the people

Freedom Struggle of Himachal Pradesh Part 2 With the coming of the British directly in touch with the hill rulers, an entirely a new phase started in the governance of the territories, which were under the control of paramount power of the British. In 1857, when first war of independence broke out in the Central and Northern Indian states, it…...

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Freedom Struggle of Himachal Pradesh Part 2 - hpgsnotes Freedom Struggle of Himachal Pradesh Part 2 With the coming of the British directly in touch with the hill rulers, an entirely a new phase started

Freedom Struggle of Himachal Pradesh Part-1 History of Himachal Pradesh and its people will remain incomplete if no reference is made to the various movements launched by the hill folks for their liberation from colonial yoke and oppressive and undemocratic rule of the princely rulers, among whom this territory was divided and subdivided. There were many young men and women who participated at the local and…...

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Mandi Conspiracy and Bilaspur Struggle Mandi Conspiracy (1914-15) First signs of the people's latent resentment coming to surface were discernible in 1909. The chief cause of the agrarian disturbance was the acute discontentment with the administration of 'Wazir Upadhya Jiwa Nand'. His atrocious attitude towards the 'Kisans' at the face of bad crops and scarcity and system of…...

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Mandi Conspiracy and Bilaspur Struggle - hpgsnotes Mandi conspiracy and Bilaspur struggle-First signs of the people's latent resentment coming to surface were discernible in 1909.

Rampur Bushahr and Sirmaur Praja Mandal movements of HP Rampur Bushahr Movement In 1906, the people of Rampur Bushahr had already started 'DUJAM', a form of non-cooperation movement to register their protest against some state officials and exploitation of state forests by British. In 1920s, Pt. Padam Dev (a brahmin), waged a struggle on behalf of low castes against social practices such as…...

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Geographical Regions of H.P.-Himachal Pradesh can be divided into the following geophysical zones based on the characteristics of various physical elements related to the relief. Shivalik hills (Geographical Regions of H.P.) known as Manak Parvat also known as "tresses of the shiva". elevation- 350 m to 1500 m (1050 feet to 4500 m) above mean sea level. Annual rainfall of this zone- 1500 mm to 1800 mm....

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Nalagarh (Hindur) Ancient Name- Hindur Capital- Nalagarh (founded during 15th century onwards.) Founder- Ajit Chand It was an off-shoot of Bilaspur. It was bounded on the North by Kahlur (Bilaspur), on the North-East by Baghal (Arki), on the South-East by minor states of Shimla Hills and on the South and West by the Punjab plains of Ropar. According to one version- … [ 1,025 more word ]

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Solan History Notes - hpgsnotes Solan-Hindur was founded by Ajit Chand and he gave it to Suchet Chand, from whom the ruling family descended.

History According to data in various historical records and archaeological features are considered irrelevant. This is due to two major reasons:1) In past, no efforts seem to have been made for compilation of document(history of the state).2) It is believed that, in about 1139 AD- the original capital of the state was destroyed by a unprecedented flood. Main Source of Sirmaur History- … [ 2,729 more words ]

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Sirmaur History Notes - hpgsnotes Sirmaur was founded by 'Raja Rasaloo' who came from 'Jaisalmer' and one of his ancestor's name was Sirmaur (state was named after his Sirmaur).

History Origin of the name Shimla- a great dispute over it. There are many accounts to support its birth. One account says, it was derived from 'Shyamalaya' which means 'Blue house' built of blue slates and located on the top of Jakhu hills by a faqir. According to other account- the present name (Shimla) is taken from the local words… [ 1,899 more word ]

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SHIMLA - THE CAPITAL - hpgsnotes Origin of the name Shimla- a great dispute over it. There are many accounts to support its birth.

Yamuna River Name of the River Important facts Yamuna enters HP at Khadar Majri in Sirmaur district and leaves at Tajewala. It is biggest tributary of the Ganga river. Ancient Name According to a legend, this river has relation to the Sun. Kalindi In Garhwal hills, it rises from Yamunotri glacier. Also, the Yamuna is the Eastern-most river… [ 1,620 more word ]
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Lahaul-Spiti History Notes From 'Samhitas', 'Brahmanas'. Upanishads' and 'Sutras' we know that the Kailash Mansarovar region was considered as part of Indian land. One of the earliest rulers of the land was 'Manu' who ruled between 3100 B.C. and 2550 B.C. In ancient times, Lahaul-Spiti must have been either the part of 'Kalakluta' or 'Mandamati' territory. During the period of Ashoka, the Himalayan region was part of the Ashokan Empire. [ 1,350 more word ]
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Lahaul-Spiti History Notes - hpgsnotes From 'Samhitas', 'Brahmanas'. Upanishads' and 'Sutras' we know that the Kailash Mansarovar region was considered as part of Indian land. One of the earliest rulers of the land was 'Manu' who ruled between 3100 B.C. and 2550 B.C.

These lakes are arranged in district wise way for your convenience. Kangra District Name of the lake Altitude Additional Information Dal Lake 1775 m another name - Bhagsunag lake, fair on the day 'Radhashtami',Temple dedicated to "Lord Driveshwar" Kareri Lake 1810 m the water of this falls into Layun river Machhiyal Lake Rishi Machhinder lived here Pong Lake [ 1,955 more word ]
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Bushahr(Shimla) Shimla History Notes After Kashmir Bushahr was one of the oldest of the Himalayan states.According to the old tradition, it was founded by ‘Pradhuman' the son of Lord Krishan. He killed Banasur, the chief of Shonitpur, and marry his daughter. Thus, he became Raja of Bushahr and the regions of Kinnaur. According to another legend, describes Pradhuman had come from 'Kanchanaapuri' on pilgrimage to 'Bhimakali' temple at Sarahan. [ 1,050 more word ]
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Shimla History Notes - hpgsnotes Shimla-After Kashmir Bushahr was one of the oldest of the Himalayan states. According to the old tradition, it was founded by ‘Pradhuman' the son of Lord Krishan.

HISTORY According to various historical evidence, the present district of Kinnaur was part of the Rampur Bushahr state. In famous Sanskrit Classic 'AMARKOSA', many tribes and castes such as Gandharvas, Yakshas, Kinners, Rakshasas, etc. are mentioned. 'Kinners' are described as a distinct race of demigods in various mythological accounts. Kinners-horse's head and the human body. Tibetans called the area of Kinnaur as 'Khunu'. [ 880 more words ]
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Hamirpur History Notes In ancient times, the Una district(Present) was part of the erstwhile Kangra state. The majority of the present Una district was called Jaswan Dun. Jaswan Dun was ruled by Kangra's Katoch dynasty. The capital of the state was Rajpura(near Amb). In 1170 AD Purab Chand of Katoch family founded the Jaswan state. Jaswan State was the first offshoot of the Kangra state. [ 636 more words ]
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Hamirpur History Notes - hpgsnotes Share if you like itHamirpur History Notes In ancient times, the Una district(Present) was part of the erstwhile Kangra state. ... Read more

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