Jubbal

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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Jubbal
| native_name =
| native_name_lang = देवरा
| other_name = Dewra/Deura
| nickname = The Royal Palace of Jubbal
| settlement_type = Tehsil
| image_skyline = Jubbal_Palace.jpg
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| image_cation = Jubbal Palace, which was once the abode of the royal Jubbal family has been turned into a heritage spot now.
| pushpin_map = India Himachal Pradesh#India
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Himachal Pradesh, India
| coordinates = {{coord|31.1094667|N|77.6629967|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Himachal Pradesh]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Shimla district|Shimla]]
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| founder = Raja Ugar Chand
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| unit_pref = Metric
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| elevation_m = 1901
| population_total = 37682<ref name="Census">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in |title=Census India |accessdate=10 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070514045222/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/ |archivedate=14 May 2007 }}</ref>
| population_as_of = 2011
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| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
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| postal_code = 171205
| registration_plate = HP-10
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'''Jubbal''' is a tehsil,town and a [[nagar panchayat]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hpurbandevelopment.nic.in/list_munci.htm |title=List of Municipalities / Urban Local Bodies in Himachal Pradesh |accessdate=2 December 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130802082926/http://hpurbandevelopment.nic.in/list_munci.htm |archivedate=2 August 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> in [[Shimla district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Himachal Pradesh]] which shares it's boundary with the state of [[Uttarakhand|Uttrakhand]] towards south-east. Jubbal is recognised as a major apple producing tehsil in Shimla district along with [[Kotgarh]], area of [[Kumarsain]] tehsil, [[Kotkhai]] and [[Chaupal, Himachal Pradesh|Chopal]] therefore main source of income for the people comes through apple farming only, it is famous for its Hindu temples,picturesque mountains and its royal palace situated in the Town.Jubbal is the native place of late [[Thakur Ram Lal|Thakur ram lal]] record-nine times elected [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)]] from [[Jubbal-Kotkhai (Vidhan Sabha constituency)]] and two times chief minister of the state,he also served as the governor of [[Andhra Pradesh]].

==Geography==
Jubbal, located at {{coord|31.1094667|N|77.6629967|E|}}<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/11/Jubbal.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jubbal]</ref> has an average elevation of 2200 metres (7220 feet).
A small hill town, it is famous for its apple orchards and the Jubbal Palace. Jubbal has a combination of vast landscapes, thick woods, and buildings.
It is located at an elevation of 1901 meters.

==History==
The history of Jubbal State goes back to 12th century. Among the 18 [[Thakur (Indian title)|thakur]]ies located in the valleys of Sutlej, Pabbar and Giri this thakurrai was of considerable importance. Rulers of Jubbal belong to the [[Rathore]] clan. During 12th century The ugar chand The Raja of [[Sirmoor State]], had a summer palace in Soonpur, The modern [[Hatkoti]], which is overlooked by the plateau of Sonnpur, on the right bank of the pabbar river. While he was having pleasant company with his family he had to go back to [[Sirmaur district|Sirmaur]] leaving royal family behind. Due to heavy rainfall river giri got flooded and capital of the state was swept away and the royal family lost its ancestral possessions the Sirmur State forever to a prince of Jaisalmer.

The [[princely state]] of Jubbal was founded in 1800. It was occupied by [[Kingdom of Nepal|Nepal]] from 1803 to 1815 and by the British from 1832 to 1840. The rulers who belonged to the Rathore clan took the title of Rana. The last ruler Rana Baghat Chandra took the title of Raja in 1918.

Amongst all the rulers Rana Karam Chand was the most aggressive one who after being granted full ruling powers in 1854 started the expansionist approach by burning down the Koti's(large palatial wooden houses) and killing the local chieftains of the nearby adjoining areas mainly"Bushahar state".The most important massacre being the burning down of 14 houses of the "Khadola clan" of nearby Kaina village which belonged to the "bushahar state". It was predominantly a warrior clan owning 100's of acres of land and one day Rana Karam chand got the news that the khoond's(warriors) of the Kaina village has large reserves of food, silver, and gold. One fine day he sent his ministers to see whether the information is correct or not. To his surprise when the ministers came back from Kaina they brought down silverware with them in which they had eaten food. As a token of gratitude they were given every piece of silverware in which they have had their food. Seeing this Rana got angry and at the stroke of midnight burnt down all the 14 houses of "Khadola Clan". Only a single member of their clan survived.

Jubbal State had an area of 288 square miles and was famous for its dense forests of 'deodar' trees. Today, Jubbal is reputed for its apple orchards which provide its residents their main source of income. The town of Jubbal is about 100 kilometres from [[Shimla]].

Jubbal has also given the state of Himachal Pradesh a Chief Minister. [[Thakur Ram Lal|Ram Lal Thakur]] of Barthata village who was the Chief Minister<ref name=leg>{{cite web|url=http://legislativebodiesinindia.gov.in/STATISTICAL/himachal.htm|title=Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly|publisher=Legislative Bodies in India website|accessdate=10 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301181657/http://legislativebodiesinindia.gov.in/STATISTICAL/himachal.htm|archive-date=1 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> from 1975 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1982. The town is also home to the famous [[bollywood]] actress [[Priety Zinta]].

===Rulers of Jubbal State ===
The rulers of the [[princely state]] of Jubbal were: <ref>[http://rulers.org/indstat1.html Rulers]</ref>
* 1803 - Purana Chandra
* 1803 - 1815 Occupied by Nepal
* 1815 - 1832 Purana Chandra
* 1840 - Purana Chandra (3rd time)
* 1840 - 1877 Rubin Kazan Chandra
* 1877 - 1898 Padma Chandra (b. ... - d. 1898)
* 1898 - 29 Apr 1910 Gyan Chandra (b. ... - d. 1910)

==Demographics==
The official language here is [[Mahasu Pahari language|Pahari]] but Hindi and English are also spoken.

==Climate==
Jubbal shows wide and sweeping variations in its landscape, ranging from lush green and thick woods to dry lands bereft of vegetation. The valley is also famous for its apple orchards. The region is generally cool throughout the year with temperatures ranging from 15 degrees to 30 °C during the summer and falling below zero degrees during the winter. The winters are especially harsh and snowfall is frequent.

==Tourism==
Major attractions in Jubbal include the namesake Jubbal Palace,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hptdc.nic.in/cir0106.htm |title=HP Tourism Development Corporation Ltd |accessdate=21 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130719231405/http://www.hptdc.nic.in/cir0106.htm |archive-date=19 July 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> the Hateshwari mata temple, Chunjar peek, apple lodges of Badhal, Chhajpur, Nandpur region and Mahasu devta temple Hanol of Tiuni which is just 38 km from Jubaal town.
The Jubbal Palace is best known for its architecture and citadel. A part of the palace, called the Rana’s abode, is built in Chinese style with suspended attics and structures carved out of deodar timber. The modern wing of the palace has an Indo-European design and feel with convoluted wooden ceilings and the works. This palace which was ther residence of the ruling Jubbal family has been turned into a heritage spot now.

The Hateshwari temple, is a two storied pagoda style structure believed to have been built by the Pandavas. Constructed around 800-1000 AD, the temple was renovated by the Jubbal rulers in the 19th century; the main idol of Hatkeshwari and the inner sanctum sanctorum were barely affected though.

==Getting there==
Traveling to Jubbal by road is the most preferred mode, because many state owned buses ply from [[Shimla]] to Jubbal. Buses and cabs are available for travel within the city. Private vehicles are also available from [[Shimla]] to Jubbal for moderate prices around 1000-2000 INR. The nearest narrow gauge railway line is at [[Shimla]] again, which is connected to Delhi by train. Jubbar Hatti airport provides irregular services, mainly due to fluctuating weather. You can obtain a more reliable service at [[Shimla]] airport which has direct flights to [[New Delhi]].

==See also==
Nearby Cities and Towns :-
* [[Rohru]]
* [[Hatkoti]]
* [[Sawra]]
* [[Kotkhai]]

==References==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Shimla district]]

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