Chibhal
| Chibhal State | |||||||
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| Kingdom | |||||||
| 1400–1846 | |||||||
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| Capital | Bhimber | ||||||
| Demonym | Chibhalis | ||||||
| Area | |||||||
• | 5,735.45 km2 (2,214.47 sq mi) | ||||||
| Population | |||||||
• | 133,000 | ||||||
| Historical era | 19th century | ||||||
• Foundation of the state | 1400 | ||||||
• Annexed by the Dogra dynasty | 1846 | ||||||
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| Today part of | Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir | ||||||
Chibhal or Bhimber state was a Kingdom founded by a cadet branch of the Katoch clan of Hindu Rajputs from Kangra in 1400. Its capital was the town of Bhimber, in modern day Pakistani-controlled Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It was founded in 1400 AD. by Raja Pratap Chand Katoch, prince of Kangra state.