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
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1. Who is the author of "Travels in Kashmir and Ladakh"? a) James Tod b) Vincent Smith c) E.J Rapson d) G.T Vigne 2. Who succeeded to the throne of Kangra princely state when Raja Hari Chand 1 was presumed dead but was actually alive? a) Megh Chand b) Karam Chand c) Suvira Chand d) Dharam Chand 3. Who guided Raja Sahil Verman of Chamba princely state on matters concerning the setting up of new capital of the state at its present location--Chamba? a) Yugakar b) Saumatika c) Yogi Charpatnath d) Tarushka 4. Around which year was Moravian Mission with its headquarters at Kyelang (Lahaul) set up? a) 1823 A.D b) 1835 A.D c) 1853 A.D d) 1875 A.D 5. During or about the reign of which Raja of Bilaspur princely state his state (and all other Shimla hill states) became subject and Tributay to the Mughal Empire? a) Gyan Chand b) Fateh Chand c) Megh Chand d) Rattan Chand 6. According to Vikram Sambat when was a treaty concluded between Maharaja Ranjit Sing