Kahlur State

Bilaspur State was a kingdom (697–1815) and later a princely state (1815–1948) under the Punjab States Agency of British India. The state was earlier known as Kahlur and was later renamed Bilaspur. It covered an area of 1,173 km² (453 sq mi) and had a population of 100,994 according to the 1931 Census of India. The last ruler of Bilaspur State acceded to the Indian Union on 12 October 1948. Bilaspur State remained Bilaspur Province in independent India until 1950 when the province was briefly renamed "Bilaspur State" before it was merged with Himachal Pradesh state as a district in 1954.

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Miniature painting of Raja Devi Chand of Bilaspur state (alt. known as Kahlur state) smoking huqqa whilst seated, by Nainsukh, ca.1745–1750

Miniature painting of Raja Devi Chand of Bilaspur state (alt. known as Kahlur State) walking with sword and huqqa followed by attendants, circa 18th century

Miniature painting of Raja Ajmer Chand of Bilaspur state (alt. known as Kahlur state) worshipping Rama and Sita, who are enthroned, ca.1700

Miniature painting of Raja Devi Chand of Bilaspur state (alt. known as Kahlur state) leaning against a bolster whilst smoking huqqa, ca.1775

Miniature painting of a Bilaspur state (alt. known as Kahlur state) raja seated with an elderly Muslim, ca.1725

Miniature painting of Raja Dip Chand of Bilaspur state (alt. known as Kahlur state) listening to musicians, ca.1660

India, Bilaspur - Madhava in a tent before a ruler, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala series - 2018.92 - Cleveland Museum of Art (cropped)

Indian - Portrait of a Prince - Walters W862

Miniature painting of a Bilaspur state (alt. known as Kahlur state) raja seated with an elderly Muslim, ca.1725

Jaladhara Ragaputra, Son of Megha Mallar Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) LACMA M.71.1.29

• 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Kahlur - encyclopedia article, English
• Encyclopædia Britannica, Ninth Edition/Bilaspur -

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1691	Battle of Nadaun	Mughal Empire, Kangra-Lambagraon, Akal Sena, Kahlur State, battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1700	Battle of Taragarh	battle, Kahlur State, Hill States of India, Guru Khalsa Panth	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1711	Battle of Bilaspur	battle, Kahlur State, Hill States of India, First Sikh State	Wikidata
commons	image		Miniature painting of Raja Devi Chand of Bilaspur state (alt. known as Kahlur state) smoking huqqa whilst seated, by Nainsukh, ca.1745–1750		Commons
commons	image		Miniature painting of Raja Devi Chand of Bilaspur state (alt. known as Kahlur State) walking with sword and huqqa followed by attendants, circa 18th century		Commons
commons	image		Miniature painting of Raja Ajmer Chand of Bilaspur state (alt. known as Kahlur state) worshipping Rama and Sita, who are enthroned, ca.1700		Commons
commons	image		Miniature painting of Raja Devi Chand of Bilaspur state (alt. known as Kahlur state) leaning against a bolster whilst smoking huqqa, ca.1775		Commons
commons	image		Miniature painting of a Bilaspur state (alt. known as Kahlur state) raja seated with an elderly Muslim, ca.1725		Commons
commons	image		Miniature painting of Raja Dip Chand of Bilaspur state (alt. known as Kahlur state) listening to musicians, ca.1660		Commons
commons	image		India, Bilaspur - Madhava in a tent before a ruler, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala series - 2018.92 - Cleveland Museum of Art (cropped)		Commons
commons	image		Indian - Portrait of a Prince - Walters W862		Commons
commons	image		Miniature painting of a Bilaspur state (alt. known as Kahlur state) raja seated with an elderly Muslim, ca.1725		Commons
commons	image		Jaladhara Ragaputra, Son of Megha Mallar Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) LACMA M.71.1.29		Commons