The history of Himachal Pradesh is based on the Vedas, Puranas and the Mahabharata. It is known as DEV BHOOMI or the abode of Gods. The region now known as Himachal Pradesh comprises of princely states of Banghal, Bilaspur, Chamba, Mandi, Kinnaur, Kangra, Kutlehar, Kullu. Lahaul Spiti, Mandi, Mahasu, Sirmaur and Suket. Sujanpur Tira Fort >> Who gave the name “ Himachal Pradesh” ? Ans: Acharya Diwakar Dutt Sharma 1. Who was the founder of Chamba State? Ans: Meru Verma in 550 A.D 2. Who was the founder of Kehlur State? Ans: Veerchand Chandel in 697 A.D 3. Who founded Suket State? Ans: Veer Sen in 765 A.D 4. Who founded Nalagarh State? Ans: Ajay Chand in 100 A.D. 5. Who was the founder of Nurpur State? Ans: Tejpal Tomar in 1000 A.D. 6. Who was the founder of Sirmour State? Ans: Subhansh Prakash in 1195 A.D 7. Who founded Trigarta State? Ans: Raja Susharma 8. Who was the founder of the princely state of Mandi? Ans: Raja Bahu Sen in 1200
Q1. When was Solan District formed? A: 1st Sept.1972 Q2. Where is the Mahima Library located? A: Nahan [Sirmaur] Q3. In which district. is 260 MW Hibra hydro electronic project situated? A: Chamba Q4. The youngest girl in the world to climb Mt. Everest : A: Dicky Dolma in 1993 Q5. Delhi- Nangal railway line was extended up to Una in which year? A: 1991 Q6. In which district is the " Vanaspati ghee plant " with a production rate of 100-ton ghee per day is located? A: Mandi Q7. Which country is assisting with the Pilot project on Trout in Himachal Pradesh? A: Norway Q8. Which major Hydel project is being run in collaboration with Russia? A: Kol Dam Q9. Where is Andhra Hydel project located? A: Shimla Q10. The last village of Spiti valley is : A: Losar Q11. The festival "Bhunda " is related to which sage? A: Parshuram Q12. Bir Billing in Kangra is famous for which sports activity? A: Para Gliding Q13. Where is the nine-hole