Category: Himachal General Knowledge

Mandi Himachal Pradesh: History and Economy

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Mandi Himachal Pradesh

Mandi Himachal Pradesh: History and Economy History of Mandi & Suket Mandi is popularly known as “Choti Kashi”. History of Mandi Himachal Pradesh is very vast. History of Mandi can be divided into two parts. There were two kingdoms in the olden times: Mandi and Suket (Sundernagar). Mandi Riyasat was founded in 1000 AD by BAHU SEN whereas Suket Riyasat was founded by VEER SEN in 765 AD. After independence, Mandi and Suket were merged to form Mandi district in 1948. Read below the detailed royal lineage of Mandi Himachal…

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Kangra Himachal Pradesh: History and Economy

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Kangra Himachal Pradesh

Kangra Himachal Pradesh: History and Economy In this article, we will talk about the ancient history of Kangra Himachal Pradesh which is the fourth highest as per area after Lahaul and Spiti, Chamba and Kinnaur. Kangra became a district of Himachal Pradesh on 1st November 1966 having area of 5,739 sq km. History of Kangra Himachal Pradesh is mainly divided into three parts: Ancient,  Medieval and Modern history. So here we begin: ANCIENT HISTORY: It is believed that in ancient times, Kangra was formed at the time of Mahabharata. Bhumi Chand founded this riyasat, at that…

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ऊना जिले के पाँच प्रमुख मन्दिर व उनसे जुड़ा इतिहास

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Main temples in Una Himachal Pradesh ऊना जिले के पाँच प्रमुख मन्दिर हिमाचल दो शब्दों हिम और अचल को जोड़कर बना है। हिम यानी बर्फ और अचल का अर्थ है पर्वत अर्थात हिमाचल का मतलब हुआ बर्फ का पर्वत अथवा बर्फ से घिरा पर्वत । हिमाचल को प्राचीन काल से ही देवभूमि कह कर संबोधित किया गया है। यहां अनेक देवी-देवताओं ने वास किया है व जहाँ-जहाँ उन्होंने वास किया वहां-वहां हमें उनकी याद में बड़े-बड़े मन्दिर गुरुद्वारे देखने को मिलते हैं। आज हम सब इन्ही बातों को ध्यान में रख कर…

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जानिये कहाँ-कहाँ हैं कांगड़ा के 10 प्रमुख मंदिर और पर्यटन स्थल

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कांगड़ा के 10 प्रमुख मंदिर और पर्यटन स्थल हिमाचल पूरे भारतवर्ष में पर्यटन नगरी के रूप में प्रसिद्ध है। इसे देेेवभूमि के नाम से भी जाना जाता है। हिमाचल में अनेक स्थानों पे प्रकृति के अनमोल भंडार हैं। आज हम सब हिमाचल के कांगड़ा जिले के कुछ प्रमुख मंन्दिरों  के बारे में जानेंगे। 1. बज्रेश्वरी माता: यह एक बहुत ही प्रसिद्ध मंदिर है व कांगड़ा में स्थित है। यह काँगड़ा बस-स्टॉप से 3 किमी की दूरी पर स्थित है। यह 51 शक्तिपीठों में से एक है। ऐसी मान्यता है यहां मस्त दाती…

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River system in Himachal Pradesh on your Tips

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River system in Himachal Pradesh Himachal possesses natural resources in abundance. These resources play an important role in the state’s economy. The rivers flow through mountains, valleys and spread in plains. These rivers are lifeline for the state agriculture. They are a rich source for irrigation and electricity production not just to be consumed by the state inhabitants but different states of the country. Here is everything you need to know about the river system in Himachal Pradesh. VEDIC (SANSKRIT) NAMES OF RIVERS IN HP 1. Present day Satluj was…

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HP Naib-Tehsildar Question Bank series-5

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HP Naib-Tehsildar Question Bank series-5On the occassion of Indipendence day, Focusing on the need of the hour wherein maximum youth of Himachal Pradesh are actively preparing for Himachal Pradesh Naib-Tehsildar Examination, HimBuds.com brings to you the Fifth series of 20 questions for preparation of NT Examination. HP Naib-Tehsildar Question Bank series-3 will help the candidates evaluate their knowledge and prepare well for the examinations.   1 Saproon Valley is in district (A) Mandi (B) Solan (C) Chamba (D) Kangra   Answer: Solan   2. Dulchi Pass is in district (A)…

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Complete list of Dances of Himachal Pradesh

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Focusing on the need of the hour wherein maximum youth of Himachal Pradesh are actively preparing for Himachal Pradesh Naib-Tehsildar Examination, HimBuds.com brings to you the Complete list of Dances of Himachal Pradesh for preparation of NT Examination. It will help the candidates expand their knowledge and prepare well for the examinations. Himachal the land of God also kown as “Dev Bhoomi”and as there is local deity which is worshipped by all villagers and that deity take care of each and every person of village. Their is no better way…

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History and economy of Una Himachal Pradesh

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History and economy of Una Himachal Pradesh In this article, we will talk about the ancient history of Una district which is famously known for its temples. History of Una is mainly divided into two Riyasats. They were Jaswa Riyasat And Kutlaihar Riyasat. So here we begin: History of Una 1. Jaswa Riyasat: Una’s most of part came under Jaswa Riyasat which was part of Kangra, in old times. Jaswa was formed by Katoch king Purav Chand in 1170 . It’s capital was in rajpur near Amb . Purav Chand to…

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Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services 2017 (Prelims) Solved paper

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HimBuds.com brings for our readers the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services 2017 (Prelims) Solved paper for which the exam was held on 25th June 2017. The answers are in accordance with the answer key released by Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC). 1. Which Raja of Chamba transferred the capital of his state from Bharmaur to Chamba? (A) Maru Varman (B) Aditya Varman (C) Sahil Varman (D) Soma Varman 2. During the reign of which raja of Nurpur princely state the forts of Maukot, Nurpur and Taragarh were captured by the…

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Ancient History of Kullu valley, Himachal Pradesh

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In this article, we will talk about the ancient history of Kullu valley which is famously known as Himachal’s second oldest democracy. History of Kullu is very vast therefore we have divided it into two parts: PAL VANSH & SINGH BADANI VANSH. So here we begin. PAL VANSH: Kullut is the ancient name of Kullu. Kullu finds a mention in various religious scriptures like Ramayana, Mahabharata, Vishnu Puran, Markandeya Puran, Vritsahints and Kalhan’s ‘Rajtarangini‘. Kullu is also known as Kullant Peeth because it is known to be the last place…

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