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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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- Which Mughal emperor got a mosque built inside the Kangra fort?
Ans: Jahangir

- Which European traveller travelled from Nahan to Jammu via Nurpur around 1783 AD?
Ans: Forster

- Which Raja of Kullu was taken prisoner by the Suket princely state around 850 - 900 AD?
Ans: Bhup Pal

- What is the name of Yogi who guided Raja Sahil Verman of Chamba princely state regarding the site of the new capital of his state?
Ans: Charpatnath

- Which Raja of Nurpur princely state built Taragarh Fort in the territory of Chamba princely state around 1625 - 30 AD?
Ans: Jagat Singh

- Which two Thakurais were made subordinate to Jubbal princely state in 1896 AD?
Ans: Rawingarh and Dhadi

- Which raja of Bushahr acted with hostility towards the British during 1857 mutiny?
Ans: Shamsher Singh

- Which one of the following was sentenced to death in Lahore conspiracy case, which was later on reduced to life imprisonment?
Ans: Hirday Ram

- Who founded the ruling dynasty of Hindur princely state?
Ans: Ajit Chand

- Where was a decisive battle fought between the Gurkhas and the British during the first quarter of the nineteenth century?
Ans: Jaitak Hills

- Around which century was a treaty signed between Raja Kehri Singh of Bushehr and Tibet?
Ans: 17th century

- When did Narender Mandal (Chamber of Prince) come into existence?
Ans: 1921 A.D

- According to the 2011 census which district of HP has the lowest percentage of S.C population?
Ans: Lahaul Spiti

- Which mountain pass is located in the highest altitude?
Ans: Parangla

- Which lake is located between Dodra- Kawar and Sangla (Kinnaur)?
Ans: Barodnsar

- Which glacier feeds the Pabbar River?
Ans: Chandra- Nahan

- Near which town of Mandi district. is Shikari Devi Sanctuary?
Ans: SunderNagar

- Given below are the names of some rivers and their tributaries. Find mismatch.
Yamuna - Jalal
Satluj - Andhra
Beas - Spin
Chenab - Miyer
Ans: Satluj - Andhra is mismatching in the above options.

- With which region of H.P is Phulech festival mainly associated?
Ans: Kinnaur

- When does the Minjar fair begin in Chamba?
Ans: Second Sunday of Sawan month

- Which among the following schools of painting deals with Nayak-Nayika theme of Rasikpriya of Keshavdas?
Ans: Arki

- Hidimba temple is built in :
Ans: Pagoda style

- Approx. how many services are covered in HP under Public Service Guarantee Act?
Ans: 187

- In Chamba, at which place is sheep breeding farm?
Ans: Sarol

- Suketi fossil park is located in which distt. of H.P?
Ans: Sirmaur

- Which princely state owned the Bantony building of Shimla town and used it as a summer capital?
Ans: Sirmaur

- In which distt. of HP is Berra Dol where a 5 MW solar project is proposed?
Ans: Bilaspur

- What is the approx. percentage of marginal holdings in HP?
Ans: 69.78

- Who founded the Shri Dhami Prem Pracharni Sabha in July 1939 A.D?
Ans: Bhagmal Sutha


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