2. Introduction Himachal, the term is derived from sanskrit where ‘HIM’ means snow and ‘ACHAL’ means lap. Himachal Pradesh is embedded with Hmalayan mountains, and is surrounded by Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Tibet. Geographically the state is divided in to 3 zones: a) the Shivaliks : lower foot hills, b) the Zaskar : mid Himalyan zone, and c) the Pirpanjal : the Himalayan range.
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6. Some of the miniatures (paintings) from kangra: