1.18 Gopal Singh

• 1870 A.D.
• Raja Gopal Singh like his brother Sri Singh was also helped by a political officer.
• The reforms initiated by Raja Sri Singh were pushed on by Gopal Singh.
• Several new roads were constructed and efforts were made to beautify the town.
• The primary school at Chamba was raised to a middle standard school.
• The people who had earlier been dependent on orthodox methods of treating ailments were more attracted towards the state hospital.
• He, later on, abdicated his throne in favour of his eldest son Sham Singh and spent the remaining years of his life at a place Manjir until his death in March, 1895.