The Baleshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, was built by the Katyuri kings in Champawat and showcases exquisite stone carving typical of that era.

Ajay Pal (reigned around 1358–1370 CE) is credited with uniting the fragmented Garhwal region into a single kingdom by merging 52 garhs (fortresses).

Som Chand established the Chand dynasty in Kumaon in the 10th century. He made Champawat the capital, which later became a cultural and political center.

The Katyuri dynasty, one of the oldest ruling dynasties in Uttarakhand (7th to 11th century CE), had its capital at Baijnath (earlier called Kartikeyapura) in the Kumaon region.

Hiuen Tsang visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana in the 7th century CE. He mentioned regions near present-day Uttarakhand, referring to parts of the Kumaon-Garhwal as part of the Uttarapatha cultural sphere.

The Tarai East Forest Division, especially in the Haldwani and Lalkuan areas, is rich in Sal (Shorea robusta), a commercially and ecologically valuable tree species.

To promote pilgrimage tourism and improve connectivity, the government in 2007 initiated work on enhancing roads leading to the Char Dham (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath).

Jaspal Rana, a celebrated shooter from Uttarakhand, continued to bring laurels to India in shooting sports and was awarded the Padma Shri earlier in his career. He remained a notable figure in 2007.

Sundarlal Bahuguna, a renowned environmentalist from Uttarakhand and leader of the Chipko Movement, strongly opposed dam projects like Loharinag Pala, citing ecological and religious concerns about the Ganga.

The Loharinag Pala Hydroelectric Project on the Bhagirathi River sparked environmental and religious protests in 2007 due to concerns about the flow of the Ganga and its spiritual significance.

There was no new district created in Uttarakhand in 2007. The last major administrative changes before that year had already been implemented during or shortly after the formation of the state in 2000.

Shivaji escaped from Agra by hiding in fruit baskets.

Hari Narayan Apte is known for pioneering Marathi novels.

Punjab Horticulture Department was established in 1979 - 80. It is presently located in Muktsar Sahib. This department developed Aloo-Bukhara Amritsari, which is a new variety of plum that is more sweet than sour, has high nutritive content and is free from stone.

Gram is a rabi crop. It is sown during September-November and harvested in February. It is commonly known as chick pea or Bengal gram. Largest production of gram is in Moga.

Ranjit Sagar Dam is named after Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the renowned ruler of Punjab. This dam is located in a gorge section near village Thein of Jammu and Kashmir and as such it is known as Thein Dam

The Early Stone Age sites are found in the valley of river Soan or Sohan in Punjab (now in Pakistan).

The maximum production of rice is in Kapurthala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Firozpur, Sangrur and Barnala district. Punjab has given the title of Rice Bowl of India.

Those forests which largely consists of inaccessible forests or unoccupied wastes, are known as unclassed forests.

Dry Deciduoud Scrub forests are mostly found in Kandi tract with predominant species like khair. Indian rosewood, silk cotton tree, amla, Indian ash tree, Indian mahogany, amaltas, etc.

Tara Dutt Gairola was a prominent Garhwali writer, poet, and historian. He compiled folk stories and songs and also contributed to the study of Garhwal's history and culture, including works like “The Songs of the Hill Folk of Garhwal”.

The Bagwal Fair, especially celebrated at Devidhura, is believed to commemorate a military victory of the Chand dynasty. The fair is also known for its ritual stone-throwing battle, now done symbolically.

Henry Ramsay served as the Commissioner of Kumaon from 1856 to 1884 and was highly respected by the locals for his just and efficient administration. He came to be fondly called the “King of Kumaon” by the people.

The Jageshwar temple complex near Almora consists of over 100 stone temples. Most were built and renovated during the reign of the Katyuri kings, who promoted Shaivism and temple architecture in the region.

Govind Ballabh Pant, along with other leaders, played a vital role in abolishing the oppressive Coolie Begar system, under which villagers were forced to carry British officials and their baggage without pay.

The Katyuri dynasty had their capital at Kartikeyapura, which corresponds to present-day Baijnath in Bageshwar district. It was a prominent political and cultural center during their reign from the 7th to 11th century CE.

George William Traill was appointed Commissioner of Kumaon in 1815. He implemented the ‘non-regulation system’, giving wide powers to the Commissioner due to the difficult terrain and tribal customs, bypassing the usual legal framework.

Badri Datt Pandey, a freedom fighter, journalist, and historian, authored “History of Kumaon”, which remains one of the most respected and authentic sources on the history of the region.