Kullu District History | Brief explanation Kullu District History (A)Paal Dynasty The source of the princely state of Kullu – ‘Kullut Desh’ is described in the mythological texts of Kullu. The description of ‘Kullut’ is found in Ramayana, Vishnu Purana, Kadambari, Mahabharata, Markadanya Purana, Vrehatasamhita, and the Rajatarangini of Kalhan. In the Vedic literature, the …
Una District History | Brief explanation- Una District History Una district was mainly under the princely state of Jaswa and Kutlehar. Formerly both the princely states were part of the Kangra princely state. (1) Jaswan princely state – Most of the district of Una district came under Jaswan princely state which was the branch of …
Bilaspur District History| Brief explanation Bilaspur District History Establishment of Kahlur Princely State – Bilaspur Past and Present, Bilaspur Gazetteer and Ganesh Singh’s book Chandravansh Vilas and Shashivansh Vinod confirm that the foundation of Kahlur Princely State was laid by Birchand in 697 AD. While According to Dr. Hutchison and Vogel’s book History of Punjab Hill …
Sirmaur District History | Brief Explanation Sirmaur District History Naming of Sirmaur – The ancient inhabitants of Sirmaur were Kulind. The Kulind kingdom was situated at the apex of the Maurya Empire, due to which it was called Sirmauriya which became Sirmaur over time. According to other legends, the ancestor of King Rasalu was named …
Hamirpur District History |Brief Explanation Hamirpur District History Establishment of Hamirpur – 1700 AD After Alamchand’s death, Hamirchand became the ruler of Kangra. At that time the Kangra Fort was under the Mughals. Hamirchand form 1700 AD to 1747 AD ruled the princely state Kangra. In 1743 AD the place where a fort was built by Hamirchand, that …
Kangra District History | Brief Explanation Kangra District History (A)Ancient history of Kangra princely state – Kangra was famous as Trigarta in ancient times, which is believed to be established before the Mahabharata war. This princely state was founded by Bhumichand, whose capital was Multan (Pakistan). The 234th king of this dynasty (generation), Susharma, made …
Mandi District History | Briefly Explained Mandi District History Mandi district is made up of Suket and Mandi princely states. The princely state of Suket has been established earlier. Establishment of Suket princely state 765 AD Veer Sen did. The princely state of Mandi was founded by Baahu Sen of Suket Dynasty in 1000 AD. did …
Solan History | Briefly explained Solan History Solan district is a part of the princely states of Shimla hill including Baghal-120 sq mi, Mahalog 49 sq mi, Baghat-33 sq mi, Kuthad-21 sq mi, Mangal-14 sq mi, Kunihar-7 sq mi and Includes Baija-5 square miles. On April 15, 1948, including these 7 hill states Solan and Arki …
Lahaul-Spiti History Lahaul-Spiti History | Ancient |Medieval | Modern History Lahaul-Spiti (1) Ancient History – Manu has been described as the ancient ruler of this region. People of this region also participated in the Mahabharata war. This region was under his occupation at the time of Kanishka (Kushan Dynasty). A stupa of Kanishka was …
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