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British and Hill States

HP General Studies — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:24:47 +0000

During the war with Gurkhas, the British had promised to give full independence to Hill states after the war is over. But after the war, the British didn’t fulfill their promises completely. Although they gave back the thrones of States to their respective Kings, they also kept many strategically important places under their occupation. British… Read More »

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British and Gurkhas – Himachal Pradesh General Studies

HP General Studies — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:14:48 +0000

British & Gurkhas: Gurkhas together with Raja of Kahlur (Bilaspur) defeated Sansar Chand in 1806 A.D. In 1809 A.D. Amar Singh Thapa drove out Rana of Bhagal State (Presently in Solan District) and captured Arki. Amar Singh Thapa sent his son Ranzor Singh to attack Sirmaur. Raja Karam Prakash of Sirmaur had to run away… Read More »

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Modern History of Himachal Pradesh

HP General Studies — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:24:25 +0000

Sikhs: Guru Nanak visited Kangra, Jawalamukhi, Kullu, Sirmaur, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti. Fifth Sikh Guru Arjun Dev sent Bhai Kaliana to hill states to collect charity for the construction of Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple). Sixth Sikh Guru Hargovind Singh started the construction of Kiratpur on the land given gifted to him by the Raja of Kehlur… Read More »

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