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Chronology of Various Historical Events of Himachal Pradesh – 9

HP General Studies — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 15:22:29 +0000

2007 A.D – 1) On December 18, Union Minister P. Chidambaram launched “Common Man’s Insurance Scheme” (Aam Aadmi Bima Yojna), at Shimla. 2) Ayurvedic Medical College Paprola was renamed as Rajiv Gandhi Ayurvedic Medical College. 2008 A.D –1) Himachal Pradesh Government Launched e-governance Plan called ‘HIMSWAN’ on February 5, 2008. 2) On July, 2008, United… Read More »

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Chronology of Various Historical Events of Himachal Pradesh – 8

HP General Studies — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 15:16:34 +0000

1986 A.D. – Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal was established. The first Chairmanship was Justice Hira Singh. 1989 A.D. – River Rafting was introduced in Himachal Pradesh. 1990 A.D. – On August 15 1990, the Antodya Programme to help the “Poorest of the poor” was launched. 1991 A.D. – 1) On January 11, 1991, 14 km long Nangal – Una… Read More »

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Chronology of Various Historical Events of Himachal Pradesh – 7

HP General Studies — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 15:13:20 +0000

1971 A.D. – 1) On January, 25 1971 Prime Minister of Indira Gandhi on the Girija Maidan (The Ridge) in Shimla, inaugurated the Himachal Pradesh as the 18th state of Union of India. 2) Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission and Himachal Pradesh High Court also founded at Shimla. 3) In April, 1971, Himachal Pradesh Electricity Board was… Read More »

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Chronology of Various Historical Events of Himachal Pradesh – 6

HP General Studies — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 15:10:40 +0000

1951 A.D. – 1) Himachal Pradesh became part “C” State. 2) First General Election for the 36 member Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha were held in November. 1952 A.D. – On March 1, third Chief Commissioner Bhagwan Sahai was replaced by the first Lt Governor Major General Himmat Singh. 1953 A.D. – H.P Compulsory Primary Education… Read More »

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Chronology of Various Historical Events of Himachal Pradesh – 5

HP General Studies — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 15:08:28 +0000

1926 A.D. – 113 Km. long Pathankot-Jogindernagar narrow gauge Railway line construction was started. This Railway was inaugurated for traffic on April 1, 1929. 1927 A.D. – 1) Political Conference of the Congress Party was organized at Tal in Sujanpur Tira. 2) On the Kalka-Shimla Railway line, Railcar service was introduced. 1930 A.D. – Dandra… Read More »

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Chronology of Various Historical Events of Himachal Pradesh- 4

HP General Studies — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 15:06:07 +0000

1858 A.D. – 1) Queen Victoria’s proclamation of November 1, 1858, ended the rule of East India Company over India and it was brought under the direct Rule of British Crown. 1859 A.D. – Bishop Cotton School was opened in Shimla. 1871 A.D. – Lord Mayo visited Shimla. 1875 A.D. – Raja Shamsher Prakash founded Nahan Foundary… Read More »

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Chronology of Various Historical Events of Himachal Pradesh- 3

HP General Studies — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 15:02:38 +0000

1805 A.D. – Gorkha Commander Amar Singh Thapa attacked the Kangra fort against Raja Sansar Chand-II as his first encounter took place at Mahal Morian (presently in Hamirpur District). 1809 A.D. – 1) Sansar Chand–II and Maharaja Ranjeet Singh signed Treaty of Jawalamukhi on July 20, 1809. 2) Raja Sansar Chand–II, Maharaja Ranjeet Singh’s forces under Mohkam Chand defeated Amar Singh… Read More »

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Chronology of Various Historical Events of Himachal Pradesh- 2

HP General Studies — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 14:59:38 +0000

1405 A.D. – Hari Chand founded Guler state. 1450 A.D. – Sibram Chand founded Sibba state. 1514 A.D. – Guru Nanak Dev visited Himachal Pradesh. 1527 A.D. – Ajbar Sen founded Mandi town. Shivratri Fair commenced in Mandi by Ajbar Sen. 1550 A.D. – Datar Chand founded Datarpur state. 1620 A.D. – Akbar’s son Jehangir (Salim) captured the Kangra fort on November 16,… Read More »

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Chronology of Various Historical Events of Himachal Pradesh – 1

HP General Studies — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 14:53:13 +0000

3000-2500 B.C. – Aryans from the Central Asia came in contact with the Himachal areas after crossing Purushani (Ravi) and reached Arijikiya (Beas). The Aryan King Divodas defeated the Kirat’s King Sambhar in the war which lasted forty years. This war found mention in the Rigveda. 327 B.C. – The Macedonia and allied people under… Read More »

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