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.

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.

The Lohba Revolt was part of the 1857 uprising where local leaders and villagers in Almora district rose against the British. Though not widely known, it was one of the first uprisings in the hill region during the Revolt of 1857.

Before unification by Ajay Pal, Garhwal was a fragmented region with 52 separate ‘Garhs’ or small principalities, each ruled by a local chief or king. Ajay Pal united these into a single kingdom in the 14th century.

The Battle of Khurbura (1804) was fought between the Gorkhas and the Garhwal King Pradyumna Shah. The king was killed in battle, and the Gorkhas captured Garhwal, ruling it until their defeat by the British in 1815.

Praja Mandal movements were launched in princely states like Tehri Garhwal in the 1930s–40s. They demanded civil rights, end of autocratic rule, and integration with independent India. Leaders like Sridev Suman played a key role.

Jahangir, in his memoirs “Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri”, described his failed expedition against Garhwal and the bravery of King Mahipat Shah. The Mughals could not gain a stronghold in the Garhwal region due to the rugged terrain and strong resistance.

The Tehri Garhwal princely state was ruled by the Shah dynasty until 1948, when Manabendra Shah, the last ruler, agreed to merge the state with the Indian Union. It became part of the United Provinces.

In 1916, the Salt Satyagraha (Salt Tax Protest) occurred in Kumaon, led by Badri Datt Pandey. It was one of the earliest organized resistance movements in the region against British taxation policies.

Baz Bahadur Chand, a prominent ruler of the Chand Dynasty, built the Golu Devta temple at Chitai in Champawat district. Golu Devta is revered as the God of Justice in Uttarakhand.

The Chand Dynasty ruled Kumaon from the 11th to 18th century. Their initial capital was Champawat, later shifted to Almora by Raja Rudra Chand. The dynasty built many temples and promoted art and architecture in the region.