History

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Himachal – Kalka Shimla Railway On 8 July 2008, UNESCO added the Kalka–Shimla railway to the mountain railways of India World Heritage Site. The Kalka–Shimla Railway is a 2 ft […]

Read Part I here Read Part II here Read Part III here Read Part IV here 1971 A.D. – On January, 25 1971 Prime Minister of Indira Gandhi on the Girija Maidan (The Ridge) in […]

Read Part I here Read Part II here Read Part III here 1914 – 1915 A.D. – For organizing a branch of Gaddar Party in Mandi, Mian Jawahar Singh, Rani Khairigarhi (Lalita Kumari), Badri, Sidhu […]

Story of Himachal – From B.C. to A.D Read Part 1 here Read Part 2 here 1805 A.D. – Gorkha Commander Amar Singh Thapa attacked the Kangra fort against Raja Sansar Chand-II as his first […]

Story of Himachal – From B.C. to A.D. – III Read Part – 1 here 1337 A.D. – Kangra fort (also known as Nagarkot or Bhimkot) was captured by Mohhamad Bin Tuglak. 1365 A.D. – […]

Story of Himachal – From B.C. to A.D. – I 3000-2500 B.C. – Aryans from Central Asia came in contact with the Himachal areas after crossing Purushani (Ravi) and reached Arijikiya (Beas). The Aryan King […]

Presenting you the list of Historical Towns of Himachal Pradesh with their Old Names. New Name  Old Name  Bilaspur  Biaspur  Bharmour  Brahmpur  Baijnath  Vaidyanath  Jubbal  Deorah  Kangra  Trigarta  Kalpa  Chinni  Kullu  Kulluta  Lahaul  Lo -u- […]

49 years ago, on January 25, 1971, Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of India after the passing of the Himachal Pradesh State Act, 1970. During the British rule, Himachal Pradesh became a part of […]