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
Important events in the history of Himachal Pradesh | History of Himachal Pradesh - PART 3 | Himachal Pradesh History General Knowledge
Here are important dates to remember from Competitive exams point of view.
630 A.D - Battle of Bilaspur and Hadur
1009 AD - Mahmud Ghaznavi attacked Kangra Fort
1365 - Feroz Shah Tughlaq attacked Kangra and Jwalamukhi
1620 - Jahangir captured Kangra
1686 - Battle of Bhagani was fought between Guru Gobind Singh and Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur
1783 - Raja Sansar Chand Captured Kangra after the death of Sardar Safi Khan, a Mughal chief
1786- Battle of Nareti Shahpur was fought
1805 - Gurkhas, led by Amar Singh Thapa captured Kangra
1809 - Maharaja Ranjit Singh defeated Gurkha forces and captured Kangra
1814-15- Battle between Gurkha and British; Shimla came under Britishers
1846 - Gurkha Sikh Treaty
1857-Jatog rebellion, led by Subedar Bhim Singh of British Army
1867 - Revolt of Handoor(Nalagarh) against Gulam Qadir
1883- Jugga agitation in Kehloor (Bilaspur)
1909/10 - Popular revolt at Mandi
1930 - Dandra agitation against the Bilaspur ruler and his officials
1942 - Pajhota agitation in Sirmaur
1946 - Mandi conference
1948 - Interim government of Himachal Pradesh formed; Birth of Himachal Pradesh
1948- Suket Satyagraha
1948 - Solan Conference
1952 - Appointment of a Lieutenant Governor
1954- Bilaspur included in Himachal Pradesh as the fifth district
1956- Himachal Pradesh was declared as a Union Territory
1957- Establishment of the regional/territorial council headed by Thakur Karam Singh
1966 - Punjab Reorganisation took place; Kangra and other parts included in Himachal
1971- Full Statehood granted to Himachal Pradesh and it became the 18th state of Indian Union; At the same year High Court, HP Provincial Services Commission and HP University established
1977 - First non-congress government was formed under the leadership of Shanta Kumar
1978- Palampur Agriculture University was founded
1985- Dr Y.S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry was established
1998- HPSSSB (Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Board) was established at Hamirpur
2006 - Complete Rural Sanitation Drive (CRSD) was launched by the state government
2012- HP Assembly passed Lokayukta Bill 2012
2013- Brij Behari Lal Butail was elected as speaker
2014 - Mansoor Ahmed Mir was appointed as Chief Justice of H.P High Court
630 A.D - Battle of Bilaspur and Hadur
1009 AD - Mahmud Ghaznavi attacked Kangra Fort
1365 - Feroz Shah Tughlaq attacked Kangra and Jwalamukhi
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Kangra Fort |
1620 - Jahangir captured Kangra
1686 - Battle of Bhagani was fought between Guru Gobind Singh and Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur
1783 - Raja Sansar Chand Captured Kangra after the death of Sardar Safi Khan, a Mughal chief
1786- Battle of Nareti Shahpur was fought
1805 - Gurkhas, led by Amar Singh Thapa captured Kangra
1809 - Maharaja Ranjit Singh defeated Gurkha forces and captured Kangra
1814-15- Battle between Gurkha and British; Shimla came under Britishers
1846 - Gurkha Sikh Treaty
1857-Jatog rebellion, led by Subedar Bhim Singh of British Army
1867 - Revolt of Handoor(Nalagarh) against Gulam Qadir
1883- Jugga agitation in Kehloor (Bilaspur)
1909/10 - Popular revolt at Mandi
1930 - Dandra agitation against the Bilaspur ruler and his officials
1942 - Pajhota agitation in Sirmaur
1946 - Mandi conference
1948 - Interim government of Himachal Pradesh formed; Birth of Himachal Pradesh
1948- Suket Satyagraha
1948 - Solan Conference
1952 - Appointment of a Lieutenant Governor
1954- Bilaspur included in Himachal Pradesh as the fifth district
1956- Himachal Pradesh was declared as a Union Territory
1957- Establishment of the regional/territorial council headed by Thakur Karam Singh
1966 - Punjab Reorganisation took place; Kangra and other parts included in Himachal
1971- Full Statehood granted to Himachal Pradesh and it became the 18th state of Indian Union; At the same year High Court, HP Provincial Services Commission and HP University established
1977 - First non-congress government was formed under the leadership of Shanta Kumar
1978- Palampur Agriculture University was founded
1985- Dr Y.S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry was established
1998- HPSSSB (Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Board) was established at Hamirpur
2006 - Complete Rural Sanitation Drive (CRSD) was launched by the state government
2012- HP Assembly passed Lokayukta Bill 2012
2013- Brij Behari Lal Butail was elected as speaker
2014 - Mansoor Ahmed Mir was appointed as Chief Justice of H.P High Court
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