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1948 CE · statehood

Himachal Pradesh is formed

Himachal Pradesh came into being on 15 April 1948 through the merger of 30 princely states of the region.

Himachal Pradesh is formed: Photograph of Nehru and Lord and Lady Mountbatten at Viceregal Lodge in Simla during May 1948. Associated with the year and capital of newly formed Himachal Pradesh; does not depict the state's 1948 formal establishment.
Photograph of Nehru and Lord and Lady Mountbatten at Viceregal Lodge in Simla during May 1948. Associated with the year and capital of newly formed Himachal Pradesh; does not depict the state's 1948 formal establishment. · Credit: Photo Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India · License: Public domain

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Sources and further reading

  1. Government of Himachal Pradesh, Department of Revenue

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