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 of the States was left to the Princes. British residencies were established as channels for communication with the British government. In theory, the rulers had […]
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 and dance. Since Himachal Pradesh is the land of gods and goddesses, therefore people are god fearing and their festivals have a […]
Useful for the preparations of H.P. Administrative Service Examinations, H.P. Allied Service exams, Naib Tehsildar Service exams, and other examinations being conducted by HPPSC, Shimla and HPSCC, Hamirpur. Pattern and Standard of Examinations for the above mentioned examinations is similar. Competitors are advised to concentrate on focused study material. Selection of material – what to […]
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 Science Technology and Environment under section 22 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 for conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair […]
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’ has been central to twentieth-century debates on post-modernism and multi culturalism. This term is generally used to describe societies that comprise different religions, races, […]
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 in Himachal. Gurkha Castles The castles that were suggestive of Gurkha rule back in the times have become historical heritage of Himachal Pradesh now. Though […]
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 and Kangra districts. This hill chain has been extended upto Dehradun, Saharanpur and Haridwar. Pir Panjal It is also known as the mid-Himalayas and is […]
