What led to the emergence of these hill states?

The decline of larger North Indian empires allowed local hill chieftains to assert autonomy and build fortified kingdoms in the accessible valleys.

Historical Geography of India

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Consider the following pairs: **Medieval Indian State** **Present Region** 1. Champaka Central India 2. Durgara Jammu 3. Kuluta Malabar Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?

In medieval Indian geography, Durgara corresponds to the present-day Jammu region. Champaka refers to Chamba and Kuluta refers to the Kulu valley, both in modern Himachal Pradesh.

Exam Year

2015

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_REG_2015_14 Ref: A.L. Basham, The Wonder That Was India

Consider the following pairs: Medieval Indian State Present Region
1. Champaka Central India
2. Durgara Jammu
3. Kuluta Malabar Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs: Medieval Indian State Present Region1. Champaka Central India2. Durgara Jammu3. Kuluta Malabar Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs: Medieval Indian State Present Region
1. Champaka Central India
2. Durgara Jammu
3. Kuluta Malabar Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?