Historical Evolution
Solan derives its name from the regional deity Shoolini Maa. The Mohan Meakin brewery was founded in 1855 following the establishment of the cantonment. The town has been headquarters of the princely Baghat State. The word Baghat is derived from Bau or Bahu, meaning "many", and Ghat meaning "pass". Initially the state headquarters of the Baghat State was located at Bhoch in the Bhuchali pargana, but the headquarters of the state was shifted to Solan after the construction of cantonment over here. The railway line became functional 110 years before i.e. in 1902. Thus the evolution of the town can be spelt out in the following order or sequence :-
- Setting up of a cantonment area at Solan.
- Establishment of a brewery on account of availability of excellent mineral water.
- Shifting of the headquarters of Baghat State from Bhoch to Chandigarh.
- Start of Kalka-Shimla rail line in 1902.
- Start of vehicular road movement on Kalka-Shimla road.
- The urban local body i.e. M.C. Solan came into existence around 1950.
- Following the re-organisation of districts in Himachal Pradesh, Solan became an independent district on 1 September 1972, and the town of Solan became its the district headquarters.
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