Hill States under Colonial Power: Political and Administrative History, Grants, Sanads, and Territorial Aggression – HPAS Mains
Introduction The region that constitutes present-day Himachal Pradesh was historically a mosaic of small hill principalities, mostly ruled by Rajput clans. These states had their own systems of governance, culture, and regional rivalries. The advent of British colonial power in the early 19th century significantly altered the political landscape of these states. While many of… Read More »
