How was Himachal Pradesh formed in 1948?

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Steep, green slopes with dense trees rise on both sides of a narrow valley in Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India, with mist and clouds partially obscuring the peaks. — Himachal Pradesh The valley of the gods, Kullu Valley, central Himachal Pradesh, India.

Himachal Pradesh was constituted as a province in 1948 following a popular movement to end feudalism in the region, during which the princely state of Suket surrendered to peaceful demonstrators.1

Upon its formation, the province consisted of 30 princely states and was placed under the administration of a chief commissioner who represented the government of India.1