GK
HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Kulluta
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Kirgram
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Trigarth
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Nagarcot
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Detailed explanation-1: -Kullu, also spelled Kulu, formerly Sultanpur, town, central Himachal Pradesh state, northwestern India. It lies on the Beas River about 60 miles (100 km) north of Shimla, the state capital, with which it is linked by road. The town is an agricultural trade centre.
Detailed explanation-2: -Originally Kullu was a section of the Kangra district and Lahaul Spiti was under its administration. In 1960, Kullu was separated from Lahaul Spiti as the latter was known as a separate district. It was only in 1963 that Kullu gained its district status while in 1966, Kullu became a part of Himachal Pradesh.
Detailed explanation-3: -He named the last settlement he found as Kulant Peeth, and chose to settle and meditate in what has now become the town of Manali (Manu’s Place). The name further devolved into “Kulut", as the kingdom was known for a long time; before finally being known by the current name of Kullu or Kulu.