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Chamba State

March 08, 2023

Not to be confused with Champa.

Chamba State[2] was one of the oldest princely states in present-day Republic of India, having been founded during the late 6th century. It was part of the States of the Punjab Hills of the Punjab Province of British India from 1859 to 1947. Its last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union of 15 April 1948.

Chamba State
चम्बा रियासत
Princely State of British India
~550[1]–1948
Flag
Coat of arms

1911 map of the Princely States of the Shimla Hills showing the boundaries of Chamba State.
CapitalChamba
Area 
• 1892
8,329 km2 (3,216 sq mi)
Population 
• 1892
115,773
History
History 
• Established
~550[1]
1948
 Succeeded by
Today part ofHimachal Pradesh, India
Chamba Princely State
early 18th century Chamba princess
Gopal Singh, Raja of Chamba (ruled 1870–1873)

Geography

Chamba is situated in the bosom of the Himalaya Mountains, and its boundaries are on the northwest, west, and northeast by Kishtwar and Doda district of Jammu region; on the east, Lahaul; and on the southeast and south, the districts of Kangra and Gurdaspur.

The Ravi River flows through this district, and many hydroelectric generating stations have been developed here.

History

According to tradition, the ancient name of Chamba wal "Champa and the predecessor state was known as "Brahmpur" Later Became Bharmour around 550 AD by Raja Maru Verman Who Came from Kalpagram to Hills of Chamba.In 900s, the capital was Shifted from Bharmour to Present day Chamba Town. The rulers of Chamba State patronized artists of the Pahari painting style.[3] Between 1809 and 1846 Chamba was tributary to Jammu. In 1821, Chamba annexed Bhadrawah State. On 9 Mar 1846, Chamba State became a British protectorate.[4]

Rulers

The rulers of Chamba princely state belonged to the Suryavanshi Mushana(मूषाण) Rajput Dynasty.[5]

Rajas

Raja Sahil Verman Around 920AD shifted His Capital From Bharmaur to Present Day Chamba Town. It is believed that King Shail Varman ruled until 940 AD. From then onwards the state of Chamba continued to be ruled by different kings of the Mushana Rajput Dynasty from their capital at Champavati, which later came to be Known as Chamba. Following are some of more famous kings of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh:

 
The Akhand Chandi palace in Chamba town. This erstwhile palace of the rulers of Chamba state is presently used as a government college.
  • Raja Yugakar Verman
  • Raja Vidagdha Verman
  • Raja Dodaka Verman
  • Raja Vichitra Verman
  • Raja Dhariya Verman
  • Raja Salavahana Verman
  • Raja Soma Varman
  • Raja Asata Varman
  • Raja Jasata Verman
  • Raja Dhala Verman
  • Raja Udayan Varman
  • Raja Anand Verman
  • Raja Ganesa Verman
  • Raja Pratap Singh Verman, (from 1559 to 1586)
  • Raja Vir Vahnu Verman (1586 to 1589)
  • Raja Balbhadra Verman (1589 to 1641) as Chamba.


  • 1690 - 1720 Udai Singh (b. ... - d. 1720)
  • 1720 - 1735 Ugar Singh
  • 1735 - 1794 Raj Singh (b. 1735 - d. 1794)
  • 1794 - 1808 Jit Singh (b. 1775 - d. 1808)
  • 1808 - 1844 Charhat Singh (b. 1803 - d. 1844)
  • 1844 - 1870 Shri Singh (b. 1839 - d. 1870)
  • 1870 - Apr 1873 Gopal Singh (b. 18... - d. 1893)
  • 17 Apr 1873 – 22 Jan 1904 Sham Singh (b. 1866 - d. 1905)
  • 22 Jan 1904 – 22 Sep 1919 Bhuri Singh (b. 1869 - d. 1919)
  • 22 Sep 1919 - 7 Dec 1935 Ram Singh (b. 1890 - d. 1935)
  • 7 Dec 1935 – 15 Aug 1947 Tikka Lakshman Singh (b. 1924 - d. 1971)[6]

Demographics

Religion

Religion in Chamba State (1941)[7]: 42 
Religion Population Percentage
Hinduism  [a] 155,028 91.78%
Islam   12,318 7.29%
Christianity   150 0.09%
Sikhism   107 0.06%
Others[b] 1,305 0.77%
Total Population 168,908 100%

See also

Further reading

  • The Princely and Noble Families of the Former Indian Empire: Himachal Pradesh V. 1, by Mark Brentnall. Published by Indus Publishing, 2006. ISBN 81-7387-163-9.

Notes

  1. ^ Including Ad-Dharmis
  2. ^ Including Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Tribals, others, or not stated

References

  1. ^ or "6th century" https://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V10_136.gif
  2. ^ "Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 10, page 130 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library". Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  3. ^ Hindu Hill Kingdoms 30 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine V&A Museum.
  4. ^ "Indian Princely States A-J". Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  5. ^ Abhinay Rathore. "Chamba". Rajput Provinces of India. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  6. ^ "Indian states before 1947 A-J". Retrieved 11 March 2016.
  7. ^ "CENSUS OF INDIA, 1941 VOLUME VI PUNJAB PROVINCE". Retrieved 16 January 2023.

External links

Coordinates: 32°34′12″N 76°7′48″E / 32.57000°N 76.13000°E / 32.57000; 76.13000

March 08, 2023
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Not to be confused with Champa Chamba State 2 was one of the oldest princely states in present day Republic of India having been founded during the late 6th century It was part of the States of the Punjab Hills of the Punjab Province of British India from 1859 to 1947 Its last ruler signed the accession to the Indian Union of 15 April 1948 Chamba Stateचम ब र य सतPrincely State of British India 550 1 1948Flag Coat of arms1911 map of the Princely States of the Shimla Hills showing the boundaries of Chamba State CapitalChambaArea 18928 329 km2 3 216 sq mi Population 1892115 773HistoryHistory Established 550 1 Accession to the Indian Union1948Succeeded byIndiaToday part ofHimachal Pradesh IndiaChamba Princely Stateearly 18th century Chamba princess Gopal Singh Raja of Chamba ruled 1870 1873 Contents 1 Geography 2 History 2 1 Rulers 2 1 1 Rajas 3 Demographics 3 1 Religion 4 See also 5 Further reading 6 Notes 7 References 8 External linksGeography EditChamba is situated in the bosom of the Himalaya Mountains and its boundaries are on the northwest west and northeast by Kishtwar and Doda district of Jammu region on the east Lahaul and on the southeast and south the districts of Kangra and Gurdaspur The Ravi River flows through this district and many hydroelectric generating stations have been developed here History EditAccording to tradition the ancient name of Chamba wal Champa and the predecessor state was known as Brahmpur Later Became Bharmour around 550 AD by Raja Maru Verman Who Came from Kalpagram to Hills of Chamba In 900s the capital was Shifted from Bharmour to Present day Chamba Town The rulers of Chamba State patronized artists of the Pahari painting style 3 Between 1809 and 1846 Chamba was tributary to Jammu In 1821 Chamba annexed Bhadrawah State On 9 Mar 1846 Chamba State became a British protectorate 4 Rulers Edit The rulers of Chamba princely state belonged to the Suryavanshi Mushana म ष ण Rajput Dynasty 5 Rajas Edit Raja Sahil Verman Around 920AD shifted His Capital From Bharmaur to Present Day Chamba Town It is believed that King Shail Varman ruled until 940 AD From then onwards the state of Chamba continued to be ruled by different kings of the Mushana Rajput Dynasty from their capital at Champavati which later came to be Known as Chamba Following are some of more famous kings of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh The Akhand Chandi palace in Chamba town This erstwhile palace of the rulers of Chamba state is presently used as a government college Raja Yugakar Verman Raja Vidagdha Verman Raja Dodaka Verman Raja Vichitra Verman Raja Dhariya Verman Raja Salavahana Verman Raja Soma Varman Raja Asata Varman Raja Jasata Verman Raja Dhala Verman Raja Udayan Varman Raja Anand Verman Raja Ganesa Verman Raja Pratap Singh Verman from 1559 to 1586 Raja Vir Vahnu Verman 1586 to 1589 Raja Balbhadra Verman 1589 to 1641 as Chamba 1690 1720 Udai Singh b d 1720 1720 1735 Ugar Singh 1735 1794 Raj Singh b 1735 d 1794 1794 1808 Jit Singh b 1775 d 1808 1808 1844 Charhat Singh b 1803 d 1844 1844 1870 Shri Singh b 1839 d 1870 1870 Apr 1873 Gopal Singh b 18 d 1893 17 Apr 1873 22 Jan 1904 Sham Singh b 1866 d 1905 22 Jan 1904 22 Sep 1919 Bhuri Singh b 1869 d 1919 22 Sep 1919 7 Dec 1935 Ram Singh b 1890 d 1935 7 Dec 1935 15 Aug 1947 Tikka Lakshman Singh b 1924 d 1971 6 Demographics EditReligion Edit Religion in Chamba State 1941 7 42 Religion Population PercentageHinduism a 155 028 91 78 Islam 12 318 7 29 Christianity 150 0 09 Sikhism 107 0 06 Others b 1 305 0 77 Total Population 168 908 100 See also EditPolitical integration of India Pahari paintingFurther reading EditThe Princely and Noble Families of the Former Indian Empire Himachal Pradesh V 1 by Mark Brentnall Published by Indus Publishing 2006 ISBN 81 7387 163 9 Notes Edit Including Ad Dharmis Including Jainism Buddhism Zoroastrianism Judaism Tribals others or not statedReferences Edit or 6th century https dsal uchicago edu reference gazetteer pager html objectid DS405 1 I34 V10 136 gif Imperial Gazetteer2 of India Volume 10 page 130 Imperial Gazetteer of India Digital South Asia Library Retrieved 11 March 2016 Hindu Hill Kingdoms Archived 30 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine V amp A Museum Indian Princely States A J Retrieved 11 March 2016 Abhinay Rathore Chamba Rajput Provinces of India Retrieved 11 March 2016 Indian states before 1947 A J Retrieved 11 March 2016 CENSUS OF INDIA 1941 VOLUME VI PUNJAB PROVINCE Retrieved 16 January 2023 External links Edit Media related to Chamba State at Wikimedia Commons Chamba Encyclopaedia Britannica 11th ed 1911 Coordinates 32 34 12 N 76 7 48 E 32 57000 N 76 13000 E 32 57000 76 13000 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chamba State amp oldid 1140169660, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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