Events before 1857 A.D. From the treaty of the Lahore, the Rajas of Hill states became disillusioned with the British because the British did not give them their old estates as per the promise. In the second British-Sikh war (1848 A.D.), the principalities of Kangra hills, accompanied Sikh against the British. The hill principalities of… Read More »
What is Sanad? Sanad or सनद (deed or patent) in British India, a deed granted to the native princely state rulers confirming them in their states, in return of their allegiance. Under the Sanad, the hill chiefs were put under certain obligations in return of their protection. Those obligations were: Hill chiefs were to allow… Read More »
Name Designation Additional Charge Jai Ram Thakur Chief Minister Finance, General Administrations, Home, Planning, Personnel and All other Departments not alloted to any other Minister Mahender Singh Jal Shakti Minister Horticulture, Sainik Welfare, Revenue Rajender Garg Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affair Minister Printing and Stationary Suresh Bhardwaj Urban Development TCP and Housing, Law, Parliamentary… Read More »
By virtue of its powers, duties and functions under Article 324 read with Article 172 (1) of the Constitution of India and Section 15 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the election commission holds the election to constitute the new Legislative Assembly in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly – 13th… Read More »
1. Traveller James Belly Frazer who reached Sarahan in 1815 AD has written about- Kinnauri People 2. The European writer Jerard was the first European to reach Kinnaur and stayed at- Jangi 3. Chini is the old name of – Kalpa 4. Major Blair Reid was appointed as Superintendent of Chamba state in 1863 AD… Read More »
1. Himachal Pradesh towards harnessing the benefits of Biotechnology Biotechnology is a fast developing field with wide applications for all human beings. Biotechnology is formally defined as ”the application of science and technology to living organisms as well as parts, products and models thereof, to alter living or non-living materials for the production of knowledge, goods and services.… Read More »
1. When did Shimla become the capital of Himachal Pradesh? A. 1960 B. 1962 C. 1964 D. 1966 2. Who was the first governor general of India to visit Shimla? A. Lord Mayo B. Lord Cornwallis C. Lord Amherst D. Lord Dalhousie 3. Between 1942-45 A.D., Shimla remained headquarter of ……….exiled government. A.… Read More »
1. In which area are the sub-castes of Kanaits named Mukhya, Wazir and Maher? A. Sirmaur B. Shimla C. Kinnaur D. Lahaul 2. Who made Shimla as the summer capital of British Empire in India? A. Lord Canning B. Lord Elgin C. Sir John Lawrence D. Lord Litton 3. When did Shimla become the summer… Read More »