Bangahal, Baraoli, Karangla and Kotkhai-Kotgarh

Lapsed States

These are minor states in Himachal Pradesh which lapsed with time.

Bangahal

The state of Bangahal consisted of Bara Bhangal and Chota Bhangal, divided by the high mountain range of the Dhauladhar. It was founded by a Brahmin around 1200 A.D and the line in due course of time came to be known as Rajputs. When Delel Pal became the Raja in 1749 A.D., most o…