GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The city was established in 1527 by Ajbar Sen, as the seat of the Mandi State, a princely state till 1948. Foundation of the city was laid on the establishment of Himachal Pradesh in early 1948. Today, it is widely known for the International Mandi Shivaratri Fair.

Detailed explanation-2: -The name “Mandi” (and the former name “Mandav Nagar”) has its roots from Great Sage Rishi ‘Mandav’ who prayed in this area, and the rocks turned black due to the severity of his penance.

Detailed explanation-3: -A history of the state of Mandi, situated in Himachal Pradesh, India. Manmohan Singh employed the tools, whatever available to him, to dextrously weave the history of Mandi state in 1930.