DMPQ-Himachal-History

.  The Gurkhas conquered Kumaon and Garhwal in 1804. After annexing these states, the Nepalese army, under the leadership of Amar Singh Thapa, and his son and his deputy Ranjor Singh Thapa, started making preparations for the conquest 6f the Punjab Hill States. The Gorkhas, a martial tribe came to power in Nepal in the … Read more DMPQ Premium-Critically examine the nature and consequences of gorkha invasion on Himachal pradesh.

Lying between the Ganga and the Chenab rivers from the time of the Gurus to the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh fluctuated from guarded friendship to open hostility. Guru Nanak (1469-1539) and later his son, Baba Sri Chand, had preached the Sikh tenets in the hill tract east of the Punjab proper. Under the order … Read more DMPQ Premium-Describe the nature of relations between sikh state and Himachal hilly states during medieval period.

Jahangir seated on the throne in 1605 A.D. Trilok Chand became the Raja of Kangra after the death of this father Raja Bidhi Chand in 1605 A.D. In 1615 A.D., Jahangir sent his allies Raja Surajmal of Nurpur (Dhameri) and Sheikh Farid Murtaza Khan to capture Kangra, but some controversy broke out between the two. … Read more DMPQ Premium-. Discuss how hilly state kangra came under mughal’s control ?

There are many holy Buddhist places in Himachal pradesh. Tabo Buddhist Monastery  Tabo Monastery, also known as the ‘Ajanta of the Himalayas,’ is one of the most popular monasteries in the Lahaul and Spiti Valley and was founded more than a millennium back in 996 A.D. Tabo Monastery is believed to have been established in … Read more DMPQ Premium-Write a note on major buddhist monasteries of Himachal pradesh.

In 1939 at Ludhina in all India’s conference a decision was taken to set up Praja Mandal in all princely state in Himachal Pradesh. In this context, on 13 July 1939 a conference was organized under the chairmanship of Bhagmal Sautha of Shimla hill state. Dhami Firing Tragedy To ensure the democratic rights of the … Read more DMPQ Premium-Discuss the role of praja mandal movement in Himachal pradesh.

. Chamba is the only state in northern India to preserve a well-documented history from circa 500 A.D. Regarding the early history of this region it is believed that this area was at time inhabited by certain Kolian tribes,which were later, subjugated by the Khasas. The Khasas too after a time came under the sway … Read more DMPQ Premium- Write a note on the rise of Chamba state during medieval period.

Pahari painting is the name given to Rajput paintings, made in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and cashmere. Main features of pahari paintings are as follows: Pahari paintings have been widely influenced by the Rajput paintings, because of the family relations of the Pahari Rajas with royal court at Rajasthan. With the emergence of Bhakti movement, … Read more DMPQ Premium-Throw light on main features of the Himachal paintings.

The border treaty signed between the then government of East India Company and Nepal on March 4, 1816 is known as the Sugauli Treaty. Sugauli Treaty is known as an unequal treaty. Because any treaty is meant to give both the sides more or less equal or equitable benefits even if one side get a … Read more DMPQ Premium-critically evaluate the treaty of sagauli.

Currently there are around twenty Himachal Pradesh level festivals or fairs registered under the federal government. All these festivals are not only important from economic point of view but they are also important for traditional survival. Shivratri Fair  Held in February in Mandi, it lasts a week and is a state fair. Lord Shiva is … Read more DMPQ Premium-Write a brief note about the major fairs celebrated in Himachal pradesh.

In the Shimla Hill States and many adjoining countries such as Mandi, Kullu and Kangra, an obnoxious custom namely reet was prevalent since time immemorial. It is difficult to give any precise definition of reet.to some it was a form of marriage but to others, it was the payment usually made on the occasion. Therefore, … Read more DMPQ Premium-“Reet” was not just a marriage custom but a a social practice which had detrimental effect on women’s rights. Critically evaluate the statement.