First Read this: Geography of District Bilaspur The old name of Bilaspur was Kehlur. It is said that Bir Chand founder of state found an idol of Goddess Durga beneath a stone slab and after a few days, at the same place a Gujjar named Kehlu saw that one of his goats attacked a leopard… Read More »
Frist Read this: Geography of District Shimla History of Shimla Hill States The present district Shimla includes the many princely states such as Bushahr (Kamru), Balsan, Bhajji, Koti, Darkoti, Tharoch, Dhadi, Kumarsain, Khaneti, Delath, Dhami, Jubbal, Rawaingarh, Ratesh, Sangari, Keonthal, Ghund, Madhan, Theog, Kotkhai and Sairie. Balsan or Ghondha Balsan was an offshoot of ancient… Read More »
First Read this: Brief Geography of District Kullu Ancient people regarded Kullu as the farthest limit of human habitation and in the traditional folklore; it is often referred to as Kulanthpith means the end of the habitable world. Kullu was most probably the most ancient state next to Kashmir and Kangra. Sources of the History… Read More »
Before you dive into the world of reading History of District Chamba, we recommend you to understand or get an idea about the brief geography of District Chamba. We have published an article for you on this particular topic. Read here: Brief Geography of District Chamba Chamba is the land of Gods also known as ‘Shiva… Read More »
Before you dive into the world of reading History of District Kangra, we recommend you to understand or get an idea about the brief geography of District Kangra. We have published an article for you on this particular topic. Read here: Brief Geography of District Kangra Ancient History of Kangra: During ancient times, the name… Read More »
First read this: Geography of District Mandi History of Suket Princely State Sukshetra means “Good land”. It was under the rule of Ranas and Thakurs. Vira or Bir Singh (Bir Sen) on his migration from Bengal along with his forces crossed the river Satluj at Juiri fery in 765 A.D. and started the conquest of… Read More »