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Famous Personality of Himachal Pradesh
? Anand chand:Son of Vijay chand of erstwhile Bilaspur, born in Jan 1913, wrote a book 
titled “Bilaspur Past, present and future”.He was first chief commissioner of Bilaspur 
state.
? Anant Ram
? Born on 10 april 1907 at Daulatpur Chowk, Una.
? A great patriot and freedom fighter.
? In 1975 he was honored by Prim Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi.
? He founded Kaka Educational Trust.
? Died on 11 Jan 2010 at the age of 113 years.
? Bachitar singh 
? A freedom fighter from Bari Batran village, kangra.
? He had joined Azad Hind Fauz.
? Died in Feb 2011.
? Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh
? Born on 20 Oct 1912, Chadiyar,Palampur.
? In 1931 joined British Army.
? In 1942 Joined Azad Hind Fauz.
? On 5-6
th
 feb 1944, in midnight he entered alone in the British camo, killed a 
guard and Injured an army officer. For his exceptional courage he was awarded 
“Tagma-e-Shatrunash”.
? His unit fought for 14 days in a guerilla war without food.
? Was MLA in 1952 from congress.
? From 1957-1962 he was deputy CM of Punjab.
? Shri Baba Kanshi Ram (Pahari Gandhi)
? Born on 11 Jul 1882 in Dehra Gopipur, village Dada Siba..
? In 1902, was sent to jail for 2 years.
? In 1937, in a political meeting at Gadriawala(Hoshiyarpur),Pt.J.L Nehru gave 
him title of “Pahari Gandhi”.
? He was a prolific singer so was conferred the title of “Pharan Da Bulbul” by 
Sarojini Naidu, in 1927 at Daulatpur Chowk Una in 1931.
? When Sardar Bhagat singh, Raj Guru and Sukhdev were hanged he took oath to 
continue to wearing black clothes till India achives independence.
? He was great follower of M.K. Gandhi and practiced all his principles in real 
life, was a leading light in the kangra region.
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Famous Personality of Himachal Pradesh
? Anand chand:Son of Vijay chand of erstwhile Bilaspur, born in Jan 1913, wrote a book 
titled “Bilaspur Past, present and future”.He was first chief commissioner of Bilaspur 
state.
? Anant Ram
? Born on 10 april 1907 at Daulatpur Chowk, Una.
? A great patriot and freedom fighter.
? In 1975 he was honored by Prim Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi.
? He founded Kaka Educational Trust.
? Died on 11 Jan 2010 at the age of 113 years.
? Bachitar singh 
? A freedom fighter from Bari Batran village, kangra.
? He had joined Azad Hind Fauz.
? Died in Feb 2011.
? Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh
? Born on 20 Oct 1912, Chadiyar,Palampur.
? In 1931 joined British Army.
? In 1942 Joined Azad Hind Fauz.
? On 5-6
th
 feb 1944, in midnight he entered alone in the British camo, killed a 
guard and Injured an army officer. For his exceptional courage he was awarded 
“Tagma-e-Shatrunash”.
? His unit fought for 14 days in a guerilla war without food.
? Was MLA in 1952 from congress.
? From 1957-1962 he was deputy CM of Punjab.
? Shri Baba Kanshi Ram (Pahari Gandhi)
? Born on 11 Jul 1882 in Dehra Gopipur, village Dada Siba..
? In 1902, was sent to jail for 2 years.
? In 1937, in a political meeting at Gadriawala(Hoshiyarpur),Pt.J.L Nehru gave 
him title of “Pahari Gandhi”.
? He was a prolific singer so was conferred the title of “Pharan Da Bulbul” by 
Sarojini Naidu, in 1927 at Daulatpur Chowk Una in 1931.
? When Sardar Bhagat singh, Raj Guru and Sukhdev were hanged he took oath to 
continue to wearing black clothes till India achives independence.
? He was great follower of M.K. Gandhi and practiced all his principles in real 
life, was a leading light in the kangra region.
? Died on 15 Oct 1943.
? Shri Balki Ram
? Born on 4
th
 April 1912 at village safadi,Panchayat Chalah of Balh Valley of 
Mandi.
? He was famous Bathra artist.
? Bathra is a famous folk dance-drame of Mandi through which aalong with 
entertainment,common problem of the masses are also highlighted
? Shri Bhavani Dutt Shashtri
? From Mandi, a renowed Sanskrit Scholar.
? He translated Srimad Bhagwat Gita, Upanisheds and Vedanta philosophy in 
Mandiyali..
? He also painted more than 300 opaintings.
? He got Pahari Samman (1988), Churamani Samman (1989).
? In 1994 got first Himachal shikhar samman.
? Died in 2008.
? Bhagmal Sautha
? Born 23 Sep 1899, Village Dhar, Jubbal, Shimla
? Joined INC (Indian National Congress) in 1922 in its Baroda session..
? Founder member of  Himalayan Riyasti Praja Mandal.
? He was 1
st
 to be arresred near Ghanahatti just before Dhami firing tragedy 1939.
? Elected to territorial council in 1957.
? Shri Bhaskara Nand
? He was from Basantpur, Shimla.
? Founded Praja Mandal in erstwhile Bhajji state.
? Elected General Secretary,Praja Mandal Shimla Hill state, 1939-46.
? Shri Chanderdhar Sharma Guleri
? A renowned writer critic,poet and linguistic born in the family ofPt. Shiv Kumar
of Guler, Kangra on 7
th
 jul 1883 in Jaipur.
? His father was family priest of Jaipur Raja.
? He passed his metric from Allahabad University in 1899 for which he as 
awarded gold Medal by Maharaja of Jaipur.
? At the age of 17 he built a library and ‘Nagari Bhawan’ in Jaipur.
? He wrote a book”Jaipur observatory and its builders”.
? From 1903-07 he was editor of the magazine “Samalochak”.
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Famous Personality of Himachal Pradesh
? Anand chand:Son of Vijay chand of erstwhile Bilaspur, born in Jan 1913, wrote a book 
titled “Bilaspur Past, present and future”.He was first chief commissioner of Bilaspur 
state.
? Anant Ram
? Born on 10 april 1907 at Daulatpur Chowk, Una.
? A great patriot and freedom fighter.
? In 1975 he was honored by Prim Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi.
? He founded Kaka Educational Trust.
? Died on 11 Jan 2010 at the age of 113 years.
? Bachitar singh 
? A freedom fighter from Bari Batran village, kangra.
? He had joined Azad Hind Fauz.
? Died in Feb 2011.
? Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh
? Born on 20 Oct 1912, Chadiyar,Palampur.
? In 1931 joined British Army.
? In 1942 Joined Azad Hind Fauz.
? On 5-6
th
 feb 1944, in midnight he entered alone in the British camo, killed a 
guard and Injured an army officer. For his exceptional courage he was awarded 
“Tagma-e-Shatrunash”.
? His unit fought for 14 days in a guerilla war without food.
? Was MLA in 1952 from congress.
? From 1957-1962 he was deputy CM of Punjab.
? Shri Baba Kanshi Ram (Pahari Gandhi)
? Born on 11 Jul 1882 in Dehra Gopipur, village Dada Siba..
? In 1902, was sent to jail for 2 years.
? In 1937, in a political meeting at Gadriawala(Hoshiyarpur),Pt.J.L Nehru gave 
him title of “Pahari Gandhi”.
? He was a prolific singer so was conferred the title of “Pharan Da Bulbul” by 
Sarojini Naidu, in 1927 at Daulatpur Chowk Una in 1931.
? When Sardar Bhagat singh, Raj Guru and Sukhdev were hanged he took oath to 
continue to wearing black clothes till India achives independence.
? He was great follower of M.K. Gandhi and practiced all his principles in real 
life, was a leading light in the kangra region.
? Died on 15 Oct 1943.
? Shri Balki Ram
? Born on 4
th
 April 1912 at village safadi,Panchayat Chalah of Balh Valley of 
Mandi.
? He was famous Bathra artist.
? Bathra is a famous folk dance-drame of Mandi through which aalong with 
entertainment,common problem of the masses are also highlighted
? Shri Bhavani Dutt Shashtri
? From Mandi, a renowed Sanskrit Scholar.
? He translated Srimad Bhagwat Gita, Upanisheds and Vedanta philosophy in 
Mandiyali..
? He also painted more than 300 opaintings.
? He got Pahari Samman (1988), Churamani Samman (1989).
? In 1994 got first Himachal shikhar samman.
? Died in 2008.
? Bhagmal Sautha
? Born 23 Sep 1899, Village Dhar, Jubbal, Shimla
? Joined INC (Indian National Congress) in 1922 in its Baroda session..
? Founder member of  Himalayan Riyasti Praja Mandal.
? He was 1
st
 to be arresred near Ghanahatti just before Dhami firing tragedy 1939.
? Elected to territorial council in 1957.
? Shri Bhaskara Nand
? He was from Basantpur, Shimla.
? Founded Praja Mandal in erstwhile Bhajji state.
? Elected General Secretary,Praja Mandal Shimla Hill state, 1939-46.
? Shri Chanderdhar Sharma Guleri
? A renowned writer critic,poet and linguistic born in the family ofPt. Shiv Kumar
of Guler, Kangra on 7
th
 jul 1883 in Jaipur.
? His father was family priest of Jaipur Raja.
? He passed his metric from Allahabad University in 1899 for which he as 
awarded gold Medal by Maharaja of Jaipur.
? At the age of 17 he built a library and ‘Nagari Bhawan’ in Jaipur.
? He wrote a book”Jaipur observatory and its builders”.
? From 1903-07 he was editor of the magazine “Samalochak”.
? He was editor of “Kashi Nagri Pracharni Patrika”.
? His famous wok “Usne Kaha Tha”,”sukhmaya jeevan” and “Buddha ka kanta”
? Shri Daulat Ram Sankhyan:
? Born on 16 Dec 1919, Panchayat Jukhala in Bilaspur .He was one of the 
founder of Bilaspur Praja Mandal.
? He was ordered exile from District Bilaspur from 11
th
 June 1946 to 12 oct 
1948.
? In 1952 formed “Bhakhra Suffere’s Association”.
? Died in 1998.
? Shri Deena nath”Andhi”:Born on 3Nov 1914 at Pragpur,Kangra.
? Resident of Andhi Bhavan jakhu Shimla.
? Passed Hindi Rattan from Jail(Lahore).
? He was 1
st
 jailed in 1930.
? Shri Durga Kangra:
? Vijaypur,Kangra
? He organized “Seva Smiti” and opened 2 schools for girls and various other 
institution through this organizations.
? Joined Jan Sangh 1951.
? Shri Gian Chand Totu
? Born 15 Sep 1919 in Shimla.
? Joined Dhami movement Under the guidance of Pt. Padam dev. Became an 
active member of Dhami Pooja Mandal and was elected General 
secretary,”Shimla Riyasati Praja Mandal(SRPM)”.
? In 1940 became president of SRPM.
? Smt Gauran Devi
? Born in 1895, Rawalpind, Pakistan.
? Later she became resident of kishore cottage, Shimla.
? She did commendable work in swaraj movement and was a close aide of 
Gandhi.To set an example against foreign clothes she set her own clothes on 
fire first.
? In 1984 was awarded with Jamna lal Bajaj award for community service.
? Hari Ram Sharma : Born at Chalet, Una
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Famous Personality of Himachal Pradesh
? Anand chand:Son of Vijay chand of erstwhile Bilaspur, born in Jan 1913, wrote a book 
titled “Bilaspur Past, present and future”.He was first chief commissioner of Bilaspur 
state.
? Anant Ram
? Born on 10 april 1907 at Daulatpur Chowk, Una.
? A great patriot and freedom fighter.
? In 1975 he was honored by Prim Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi.
? He founded Kaka Educational Trust.
? Died on 11 Jan 2010 at the age of 113 years.
? Bachitar singh 
? A freedom fighter from Bari Batran village, kangra.
? He had joined Azad Hind Fauz.
? Died in Feb 2011.
? Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh
? Born on 20 Oct 1912, Chadiyar,Palampur.
? In 1931 joined British Army.
? In 1942 Joined Azad Hind Fauz.
? On 5-6
th
 feb 1944, in midnight he entered alone in the British camo, killed a 
guard and Injured an army officer. For his exceptional courage he was awarded 
“Tagma-e-Shatrunash”.
? His unit fought for 14 days in a guerilla war without food.
? Was MLA in 1952 from congress.
? From 1957-1962 he was deputy CM of Punjab.
? Shri Baba Kanshi Ram (Pahari Gandhi)
? Born on 11 Jul 1882 in Dehra Gopipur, village Dada Siba..
? In 1902, was sent to jail for 2 years.
? In 1937, in a political meeting at Gadriawala(Hoshiyarpur),Pt.J.L Nehru gave 
him title of “Pahari Gandhi”.
? He was a prolific singer so was conferred the title of “Pharan Da Bulbul” by 
Sarojini Naidu, in 1927 at Daulatpur Chowk Una in 1931.
? When Sardar Bhagat singh, Raj Guru and Sukhdev were hanged he took oath to 
continue to wearing black clothes till India achives independence.
? He was great follower of M.K. Gandhi and practiced all his principles in real 
life, was a leading light in the kangra region.
? Died on 15 Oct 1943.
? Shri Balki Ram
? Born on 4
th
 April 1912 at village safadi,Panchayat Chalah of Balh Valley of 
Mandi.
? He was famous Bathra artist.
? Bathra is a famous folk dance-drame of Mandi through which aalong with 
entertainment,common problem of the masses are also highlighted
? Shri Bhavani Dutt Shashtri
? From Mandi, a renowed Sanskrit Scholar.
? He translated Srimad Bhagwat Gita, Upanisheds and Vedanta philosophy in 
Mandiyali..
? He also painted more than 300 opaintings.
? He got Pahari Samman (1988), Churamani Samman (1989).
? In 1994 got first Himachal shikhar samman.
? Died in 2008.
? Bhagmal Sautha
? Born 23 Sep 1899, Village Dhar, Jubbal, Shimla
? Joined INC (Indian National Congress) in 1922 in its Baroda session..
? Founder member of  Himalayan Riyasti Praja Mandal.
? He was 1
st
 to be arresred near Ghanahatti just before Dhami firing tragedy 1939.
? Elected to territorial council in 1957.
? Shri Bhaskara Nand
? He was from Basantpur, Shimla.
? Founded Praja Mandal in erstwhile Bhajji state.
? Elected General Secretary,Praja Mandal Shimla Hill state, 1939-46.
? Shri Chanderdhar Sharma Guleri
? A renowned writer critic,poet and linguistic born in the family ofPt. Shiv Kumar
of Guler, Kangra on 7
th
 jul 1883 in Jaipur.
? His father was family priest of Jaipur Raja.
? He passed his metric from Allahabad University in 1899 for which he as 
awarded gold Medal by Maharaja of Jaipur.
? At the age of 17 he built a library and ‘Nagari Bhawan’ in Jaipur.
? He wrote a book”Jaipur observatory and its builders”.
? From 1903-07 he was editor of the magazine “Samalochak”.
? He was editor of “Kashi Nagri Pracharni Patrika”.
? His famous wok “Usne Kaha Tha”,”sukhmaya jeevan” and “Buddha ka kanta”
? Shri Daulat Ram Sankhyan:
? Born on 16 Dec 1919, Panchayat Jukhala in Bilaspur .He was one of the 
founder of Bilaspur Praja Mandal.
? He was ordered exile from District Bilaspur from 11
th
 June 1946 to 12 oct 
1948.
? In 1952 formed “Bhakhra Suffere’s Association”.
? Died in 1998.
? Shri Deena nath”Andhi”:Born on 3Nov 1914 at Pragpur,Kangra.
? Resident of Andhi Bhavan jakhu Shimla.
? Passed Hindi Rattan from Jail(Lahore).
? He was 1
st
 jailed in 1930.
? Shri Durga Kangra:
? Vijaypur,Kangra
? He organized “Seva Smiti” and opened 2 schools for girls and various other 
institution through this organizations.
? Joined Jan Sangh 1951.
? Shri Gian Chand Totu
? Born 15 Sep 1919 in Shimla.
? Joined Dhami movement Under the guidance of Pt. Padam dev. Became an 
active member of Dhami Pooja Mandal and was elected General 
secretary,”Shimla Riyasati Praja Mandal(SRPM)”.
? In 1940 became president of SRPM.
? Smt Gauran Devi
? Born in 1895, Rawalpind, Pakistan.
? Later she became resident of kishore cottage, Shimla.
? She did commendable work in swaraj movement and was a close aide of 
Gandhi.To set an example against foreign clothes she set her own clothes on 
fire first.
? In 1984 was awarded with Jamna lal Bajaj award for community service.
? Hari Ram Sharma : Born at Chalet, Una
? He use to read news items for the people from Dainik Pratap related to court 
proceeding of Bombing case in central assembly.
? He was Awarded”Tamarpatra” in 1972 for taking part in freedom movement.
? Bhai Hirda Ram:
? Born in Mandi on 28 Nov 1885.
? He was known as “Bhai Ji”.
? He was inspired by Gadhar Party,Dharamshala in the meetings of the comrades
he was given the duty of making bombs.
? Shri lmamuddin
? Amarpur Mohalla, Nahan.
? He was a sculpturist..
? Among the famous creations idol of Baba Balak Nath in Tokiyo village of 
Paonta Sahib, Hanuman’s idol at  Girinagar, Mahatama Gandhi’s statue in 
YamunaPark Panonta sahib JL.Nehru and Y.S Parrmar’s statues.
JL.Nehru and Y..S Parrmar’s statues.
? On 25 feb 1996 Himotkarash Sahiya Sanskrit and Jan Kalyan Parishad 
presented him with “fakir Chand Memorial National integration award”.
? J P Baggi
? Born on 15 jul 1908 School Bazar,Mandi.
? He was sent to jail for 6 year for involvement in Lahore conspirancy.
? Jeevan Sharma
? Born in 1907 in village Pangana of Karsog,Mandi.
? Participated in Suket Satyagraha.
? He was also known as Jiyunu Pandit.
? Died on 4
th
 Jan 2010.
? Kinkri Devi
? Born in 1927,Ghaton, Sirmaur.
? Widowed when she was just 22 years.
? She came in limelight when she filed PIL in the HP High court in 1987 seeking
a Born on illegal quarrying in the Sangarh area of Sirmaur.
? She stayed in Shimla for 19 days, when the money got exhausted, she worked 
as maid
? There.She even started a fast in fornt of the HC to highlight the issue.
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Famous Personality of Himachal Pradesh
? Anand chand:Son of Vijay chand of erstwhile Bilaspur, born in Jan 1913, wrote a book 
titled “Bilaspur Past, present and future”.He was first chief commissioner of Bilaspur 
state.
? Anant Ram
? Born on 10 april 1907 at Daulatpur Chowk, Una.
? A great patriot and freedom fighter.
? In 1975 he was honored by Prim Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi.
? He founded Kaka Educational Trust.
? Died on 11 Jan 2010 at the age of 113 years.
? Bachitar singh 
? A freedom fighter from Bari Batran village, kangra.
? He had joined Azad Hind Fauz.
? Died in Feb 2011.
? Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh
? Born on 20 Oct 1912, Chadiyar,Palampur.
? In 1931 joined British Army.
? In 1942 Joined Azad Hind Fauz.
? On 5-6
th
 feb 1944, in midnight he entered alone in the British camo, killed a 
guard and Injured an army officer. For his exceptional courage he was awarded 
“Tagma-e-Shatrunash”.
? His unit fought for 14 days in a guerilla war without food.
? Was MLA in 1952 from congress.
? From 1957-1962 he was deputy CM of Punjab.
? Shri Baba Kanshi Ram (Pahari Gandhi)
? Born on 11 Jul 1882 in Dehra Gopipur, village Dada Siba..
? In 1902, was sent to jail for 2 years.
? In 1937, in a political meeting at Gadriawala(Hoshiyarpur),Pt.J.L Nehru gave 
him title of “Pahari Gandhi”.
? He was a prolific singer so was conferred the title of “Pharan Da Bulbul” by 
Sarojini Naidu, in 1927 at Daulatpur Chowk Una in 1931.
? When Sardar Bhagat singh, Raj Guru and Sukhdev were hanged he took oath to 
continue to wearing black clothes till India achives independence.
? He was great follower of M.K. Gandhi and practiced all his principles in real 
life, was a leading light in the kangra region.
? Died on 15 Oct 1943.
? Shri Balki Ram
? Born on 4
th
 April 1912 at village safadi,Panchayat Chalah of Balh Valley of 
Mandi.
? He was famous Bathra artist.
? Bathra is a famous folk dance-drame of Mandi through which aalong with 
entertainment,common problem of the masses are also highlighted
? Shri Bhavani Dutt Shashtri
? From Mandi, a renowed Sanskrit Scholar.
? He translated Srimad Bhagwat Gita, Upanisheds and Vedanta philosophy in 
Mandiyali..
? He also painted more than 300 opaintings.
? He got Pahari Samman (1988), Churamani Samman (1989).
? In 1994 got first Himachal shikhar samman.
? Died in 2008.
? Bhagmal Sautha
? Born 23 Sep 1899, Village Dhar, Jubbal, Shimla
? Joined INC (Indian National Congress) in 1922 in its Baroda session..
? Founder member of  Himalayan Riyasti Praja Mandal.
? He was 1
st
 to be arresred near Ghanahatti just before Dhami firing tragedy 1939.
? Elected to territorial council in 1957.
? Shri Bhaskara Nand
? He was from Basantpur, Shimla.
? Founded Praja Mandal in erstwhile Bhajji state.
? Elected General Secretary,Praja Mandal Shimla Hill state, 1939-46.
? Shri Chanderdhar Sharma Guleri
? A renowned writer critic,poet and linguistic born in the family ofPt. Shiv Kumar
of Guler, Kangra on 7
th
 jul 1883 in Jaipur.
? His father was family priest of Jaipur Raja.
? He passed his metric from Allahabad University in 1899 for which he as 
awarded gold Medal by Maharaja of Jaipur.
? At the age of 17 he built a library and ‘Nagari Bhawan’ in Jaipur.
? He wrote a book”Jaipur observatory and its builders”.
? From 1903-07 he was editor of the magazine “Samalochak”.
? He was editor of “Kashi Nagri Pracharni Patrika”.
? His famous wok “Usne Kaha Tha”,”sukhmaya jeevan” and “Buddha ka kanta”
? Shri Daulat Ram Sankhyan:
? Born on 16 Dec 1919, Panchayat Jukhala in Bilaspur .He was one of the 
founder of Bilaspur Praja Mandal.
? He was ordered exile from District Bilaspur from 11
th
 June 1946 to 12 oct 
1948.
? In 1952 formed “Bhakhra Suffere’s Association”.
? Died in 1998.
? Shri Deena nath”Andhi”:Born on 3Nov 1914 at Pragpur,Kangra.
? Resident of Andhi Bhavan jakhu Shimla.
? Passed Hindi Rattan from Jail(Lahore).
? He was 1
st
 jailed in 1930.
? Shri Durga Kangra:
? Vijaypur,Kangra
? He organized “Seva Smiti” and opened 2 schools for girls and various other 
institution through this organizations.
? Joined Jan Sangh 1951.
? Shri Gian Chand Totu
? Born 15 Sep 1919 in Shimla.
? Joined Dhami movement Under the guidance of Pt. Padam dev. Became an 
active member of Dhami Pooja Mandal and was elected General 
secretary,”Shimla Riyasati Praja Mandal(SRPM)”.
? In 1940 became president of SRPM.
? Smt Gauran Devi
? Born in 1895, Rawalpind, Pakistan.
? Later she became resident of kishore cottage, Shimla.
? She did commendable work in swaraj movement and was a close aide of 
Gandhi.To set an example against foreign clothes she set her own clothes on 
fire first.
? In 1984 was awarded with Jamna lal Bajaj award for community service.
? Hari Ram Sharma : Born at Chalet, Una
? He use to read news items for the people from Dainik Pratap related to court 
proceeding of Bombing case in central assembly.
? He was Awarded”Tamarpatra” in 1972 for taking part in freedom movement.
? Bhai Hirda Ram:
? Born in Mandi on 28 Nov 1885.
? He was known as “Bhai Ji”.
? He was inspired by Gadhar Party,Dharamshala in the meetings of the comrades
he was given the duty of making bombs.
? Shri lmamuddin
? Amarpur Mohalla, Nahan.
? He was a sculpturist..
? Among the famous creations idol of Baba Balak Nath in Tokiyo village of 
Paonta Sahib, Hanuman’s idol at  Girinagar, Mahatama Gandhi’s statue in 
YamunaPark Panonta sahib JL.Nehru and Y.S Parrmar’s statues.
JL.Nehru and Y..S Parrmar’s statues.
? On 25 feb 1996 Himotkarash Sahiya Sanskrit and Jan Kalyan Parishad 
presented him with “fakir Chand Memorial National integration award”.
? J P Baggi
? Born on 15 jul 1908 School Bazar,Mandi.
? He was sent to jail for 6 year for involvement in Lahore conspirancy.
? Jeevan Sharma
? Born in 1907 in village Pangana of Karsog,Mandi.
? Participated in Suket Satyagraha.
? He was also known as Jiyunu Pandit.
? Died on 4
th
 Jan 2010.
? Kinkri Devi
? Born in 1927,Ghaton, Sirmaur.
? Widowed when she was just 22 years.
? She came in limelight when she filed PIL in the HP High court in 1987 seeking
a Born on illegal quarrying in the Sangarh area of Sirmaur.
? She stayed in Shimla for 19 days, when the money got exhausted, she worked 
as maid
? There.She even started a fast in fornt of the HC to highlight the issue.
? In 1991 the court directed the government to close all the active mines in the 
area.
? Ministry of Human resource  Development felicitated her with the award of 
“Jhansi Ki Rani Lakshmi Bai Stree Shakti Puruskar,1999”
? In 1995 she was invited to attend international women’s conference in Beijing.
? She was invited by Hilary Clinton wife of former US president Bill Clinton to 
light up the lamp at inaugural function.
? Krishan Chand vaid
? Born in 1916 in Mandi. 
? Remained first deputy speaker of HP vidhan sabha  1952-56.
? Lal chand Prarathi :Naggar, Kullu born in 1916. He wrote “kullu Desh ki Kahani”.
? Justice Mehra chand Mahajan
? Born on 23 Dec. 1889 in Tikka Nagrota villages, Kangra.
? His father was Babu Briji Lal. Immediately after his birth he was declared 
inauspicious and it was advised that  his father must not see his face for 12 
year. So he was sent away and brought up by a Rajput family of Maya and 
Rugtu whose son Gopalu was without any child.
? Babu Briji lal, who was staunch believer in astrology,called a conference of 
highly learned people and asked them to reconsider his child’s future.This 
conference continued for some days and finally they declared him very lucky 
and would either become judge or minister.He was brought back from exile at 
the age of seven.He had his first marriage in 1910 with Kesari Devi.His first 
wife died 1921 and he remarried in 1922.
? He was appointed as Judge of Lahore High court on 27
th
 Sep 1943.
? After partition he served as Prime Minister of Kashmir.
? He was chief justice of india (Supreme Court) from 4
th
 January 1954 to 23
rd
 
December 1954.
? He wrote “Looking Back”(auto biography). 
 
? Mohan Lal Aukta
? Born on 22
nd
 Dec 1907,Jubbal,Shimla.
? First chairman of state co-operative bank.
? Narain Chand Prashar
? Born in St. Petersburg in Russia on 9
th
 oct 1874.