Chamba State facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chamba State
चम्बा रियासत
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| Princely State of British India | |||||||
| ca 550–1948 | |||||||
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 1911 map of the Princely States of the Shimla Hills showing the boundaries of Chamba State. |
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| Area | |||||||
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• 1892
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8,099 km2 (3,127 sq mi) | ||||||
| Population | |||||||
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• 1892
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115,773 | ||||||
| History | |||||||
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• Established
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ca 550 | ||||||
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• Accession to the Indian Union
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1948 | ||||||
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| Today part of | Himachal Pradesh, India | ||||||
| Chamba Princely State | |||||||
Chamba State was one of the oldest Princely states in present-day Republic of India. It was founded during the late 6th century. It is situated in the Himalaya mountains.
Images for kids
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early 18th century Chamba princess
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Gopal Singh, Raja of Chamba (ruled 1870–1873)
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