GK
HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Question
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The original name of Guler state was-
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Gwalior
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Guljar
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Gulmer
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Gulandar
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Guler Painting is associated with Himachal Pradesh. It is a kind of Pahari painting. Guler is said to be the birthplace of Kangra paintings. The term Guler was derived from Gwala which means cowherd.
Detailed explanation-2: -Raja BHUP SINGH, 25th and last Sovereign Raja of Guler 1790/1826, born 1765, last ruling Chief of Guler, the state was annexed in 1813, he was granted 20, 000Rs for the maintenance of his female household, married 12 Ranis, including a daughter of Rana Bhup Chand of Baghal, and had issue. He died 1826 .
Detailed explanation-3: -It was Govardhan Chand (1743-1773) who was the most distinguished patron of painting at Haripur Guler.
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