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Arki is a toponym most commonly associated with a town and former princely state in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The best-known Arki is a town and tehsil in Solan district, situated in a hilly region of the lower Shivalik range.

Historically, Arki served as the capital of the princely state of Arki during the era of British

Arki Fort is a notable historical landmark associated with the town. Perched on a hill overlooking the

Today, the Arki area is primarily rural, with local communities engaging in agriculture and related activities.

India.
The
state
was
one
of
the
hill
states
in
the
region
and
had
its
own
local
rulers,
contributing
to
the
feudal
and
political
landscape
of
the
area.
After
India's
independence
in
1947,
the
princely
state
acceded
to
the
Indian
Union
and
its
territory
was
incorporated
into
the
state
of
Himachal
Pradesh.
surrounding
valleys,
the
fort
embodies
the
architectural
and
defensive
styles
of
the
hill
states
from
past
centuries.
The
fort
and
its
setting
illustrate
the
region’s
feudal
history
and
its
role
in
local
governance
and
defense.
The
town
continues
to
be
recognized
for
its
historical
significance,
particularly
the
fort,
which
attracts
visitors
interested
in
regional
history
and
hill-state
heritage.