Ritu Khanduri Bhushan made history by becoming the first woman Speaker of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in 2022.

Pradyumna Shah was the last king of Garhwal who fought against the Gorkhas and later the British before Garhwal was annexed in 1815.

The Chipko Movement began in 1973 in the village of Reni, Chamoli district, when local women, led by Gaura Devi, protested against a government logging contract by hugging the trees.

In 2023, Uttarakhand became the first state to implement a natural farming policy aimed at promoting chemical-free and sustainable agricultural practices.

The Treaty of Sugauli, signed by Lord Hastings in 1816, led to the annexation of Garhwal and Kumaon from the Gorkha rulers to British India.

The establishment of the Kumaon Parishad in 1929 played a pivotal role in shaping the political consciousness of the people, eventually leading to the movement for a separate Uttarakhand state.

The Garhwal Rifles, one of the most decorated regiments of the Indian Army, was established in 1887 and has played a key role in numerous military operations

The Treaty of Sagauli (1816) was signed after the Anglo-Nepalese War, leading to the annexation of the Garhwal and Kumaon regions by the British.

The Anglo-Nepalese War, also known as the Gorkha War, was fought between the British East India Company and the Gorkhas from 1814 to 1816. It led to the British gaining control over Garhwal and Kumaon.

Ajay Pal was a significant ruler of Garhwal in the 14th century who unified the kingdom and established Srinagar as the capital.

Pradyuman Shah was the ruler of Garhwal when the Gorkhas invaded in 1803. He died in battle, and the region was subsequently annexed by the Gorkhas until the British intervention.

Almora was the seat of the Chand dynasty, which ruled over Kumaon from the 11th to the 18th century, significantly contributing to the region's culture and architecture.

Bageshwar became the 100th district in India to achieve 'Har Ghar Jal' status in 2022, ensuring tap water supply to every household.

The Panch Kedar temples—Kedarnath, Tungnath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar—are dedicated to Lord Shiva and hold great religious significance in Uttarakhand.

The princely state of Tehri was merged into the Indian Union in 1949 after India's independence and became part of the newly formed Uttar Pradesh.

Baz Bahadur Chand, a ruler of the Chand dynasty in the 17th century, is remembered for his contributions to arts, architecture, and the expansion of the Kumaon region.

The Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is an important pilgrimage held every 12 years in the Chamoli district. It is dedicated to Goddess Nanda Devi, who is revered across Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand became the 27th state of India on November 9, 2000. Surjit Singh Barnala was appointed as the first Governor of the state.

Jwala Prasad, a prominent freedom fighter, was born in Uttarakhand and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Pratapgad is located in Satara district

The region is associated with several mythological tales from the Mahabharata, particularly around the Kurukshetra War.

Sundarlal Bahuguna was a prominent environmentalist and leader of the Chipko Movement, which aimed to protect forests in Uttarakhand.

Cowasjee Nanabhoy established the first cotton mill in Bombay

The MSEB was formed on 20th June 1960

Last King of Burma, who was exiled by the British to the port city of Ratnagiri, in Maharashtra

Bhoodan movement was started by Vinoba Bhave in 1951

First family Planning Movement was started in Maharashtra by R. D. Karve