Mahlog

Mahlog, Mehlog or Mailog was a princely state of India during the period of the British Raj. In 1940 it had a population of 8,631 and an area of 49 square miles (130 km²). The capital city was Patta.

On 15 April 1948 Mahlog acceded to the Indian Union. Later it was merged into the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

History

The state of Mahlog was founded before the 17th century. It was subject to Bilaspur State during the late 18th century. from 1803 to 1815 it was occupied by the Gurkhas of Nepal. After the occupation ended it became a British protectorate.

Rulers

Mahlog State was ruled by Rajputs of the Suryavanshi dynasty. The rulers of the state bore the title 'Thakur'.

Thakurs