1. The Annadale: The first fun fair was held in Anna dale in September 1833 to raise funds for girl’s school at “Subathu”. The viceregal dance was held in Annadale in honor of the queen’s “birthday” on 24th May 1839. Durand football tournament, inaugurated by Sir Mortimer Durand in 1888 was held here. Presently, Annadale… Read More »
During the freedom struggle, Mahatma Gandhi made several visits to Shimla. He met viceroy on various issues and participated in various meetings in Shimla. Gandhiji’s Shimla connection during 1921-1946 is now being forgotten; he visited the summer capital 10 times during this period; amazingly, three times in 1931 in May July and August. Followings are… Read More »
The Tandi village has sacred importance to the people of Lahaul, as Haridwar to Hindus of the world. The village is situated above the confluence of the rivers Chandra and Bhaga in the Pattan valley some 7 km away from Keylong. Revenue and settlement records reveal that Tandi was founded by Raja Rana Chand… Read More »
Shri Naina Devi Ji is one of the most prominent places of worship in Himachal Pradesh located in district Bilaspur. This Temple is connected to NH-21 & is 70 kilometers from Bilaspur. It is situated on triangular Hill also known as Naina Dhar hill which is 3,535 feet from sea level. Shri Naina Devi Ji… Read More »
The state derives its name from the principal town, which was in the region of the Rajas, the seat of the darbars. It is now the headquarters of the State Administration. Then from where it is called as Chamba? Or then why the town came to be called Chamba? There is a popular tradition behind… Read More »
The Kangra Fort is located atop a hill at the confluence of Banganga and Patal Ganga river (also known as the Majhi), in the southwestern outskirts of the old Kangra town. The fort was built by the founder of Katoch Dynasty, Bhuma Chand. The fort is also known by other names, Nagarkot and Kot Kangra.… Read More »
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 »