HP Patwari | GK | Popular Movements in Himachal Pradesh

HP GK | Popular Movements in Himachal Pradesh
Popular movements in Himachal Pradesh were mainly aimed at ending princely rule, fighting oppression, and establishing democratic rights.
This topic is frequently asked in HP Patwari GK.
📌 Major Popular Movements (Exam Focus):
1️⃣ Praja Mandal Movement
Started in different princely states of HP
Objective: People’s rights & responsible government
Active in Mandi, Sirmaur, Chamba, Kangra, Suket
Played a key role in ending princely autocracy
2️⃣ Pajhota Movement (Sirmaur)
Peasant movement against land revenue & exploitation
Strengthened anti-feudal struggle
One of the most important agrarian movements in HP
3️⃣ Kangra Movement
Influenced by national freedom struggle
Demand for civil liberties and political reforms
Linked with Indian National Congress activities
4️⃣ Chamba Praja Mandal
Worked for constitutional reforms
Raised voice against arbitrary rule of rulers
Important role in political awakening
5️⃣ Mandi Praja Mandal
Protest against forced labour (begar) and heavy taxes
Helped spread democratic consciousness
🎯 HP Patwari Exam Points:
✔️ Most movements were anti-feudal
✔️ Aimed at democratic rights & merger with India
✔️ Praja Mandal movement is the most important
✔️ Often asked in MCQs & match-the-following
📌 Quick Revision Line:
Praja Mandal = Backbone of popular movements in HP
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