Category: Quick Review Series
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Kangra Paintings
The tradition of Kangra miniature paintings originated in Guler in the early 18th century, under the reign of Raja Dalip Singh of Guler (1695–1730). This style was further advanced by…
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Hill States Under Colonial Power – Political and Administrative History
PRINCELY STATES By the middle of the 19th century, the British government had established treaty relations with most of the Princely States in India. Under British Paramountcy, the internal administration…
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Himachal Pradesh’s Fairs and Festivals
Himachal Pradesh is the land of fairs and festivals. The celebration of fairs and festivals reflect people’s diversity of culture, history, religious beliefs, social customs, varied moods, love of music…
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Biological Diversity Act, 2002
HIMACHAL PRADESH STATE BIODIVERSITY BOARD Himachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Board has been constituted by the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh vide notification no. STE-A(3)-1/2004 dated 14-2-2005 in the State Council for…
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Practice of Reet
Reet is a custom that defines the diverse social practices concerning marriage, remarriage and divorce in colonial Himachal Pradesh in the early twentieth century. In this context, the term ‘diversity’…
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Himachal Pradesh – Heritage Tourism
This article will give you a quick review of Heritage Tourism in Himachal Pradesh. This information is useful if you are planning to appear for any exam for government post…
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Himachal Pradesh – Mountains and Ranges – A Quick Review
Shivalik Hills This range is situated between 610 to 1,115 feet above the mean sea level. In this chain, the mountains are located in lower parts of Sirmour, Bilaspur, Una…