Chamba State

Chamba State was one of the oldest princely states in present-day Republic of India, having been founded during the late 6th century. It was part of the States of the Punjab Hills of the Punjab Province in India from 1859 to 1947. Its last ruler signed the instrument of accession to the Indian Union of 15 April 1948.

Chamba State
चम्बा रियासत
~550–1948
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1911 map of the Princely States of the Shimla Hills showing the boundaries of Chamba State.
CapitalChamba
History 
 Established
~550
1948
Area
18928,329 km2 (3,216 sq mi)
Population
 1892
115,773
Succeeded by
India
Today part ofHimachal Pradesh, India
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