Characteristics of Rule in Kumaon by Rudra Chandra a King contemporary to Akbar -1

History of Kumaon from 1000-1790 AD)

         (History of Chand Dynasty Rule in Kumaon)

History of Uttarakhand (Garhwal, Kumaon, Haridwar) - Part 172

                                              By: Bhishma Kukreti

                                       Administration in Askot in Rudra Chandra rule

        Various territories of Katyuri came under the rule of Rudra Chandra. However, Rudra Chandra did not disturb the ruling Askot by Rajwar Katyuri. Now, Rajwar Katyuri was chieftain under Rudra Chandra and not under Doti. It was not necessary for Rajwar chieftain to attend the court of Rudra Chandra. Kuru Gusain was a Kunvar or prince from Katyuri family. Kunwar Kuru Gusain was having good knowledge of Darma and Johar. Rudra Chandra appointed Kuru Gusain as in charge of Land management and tax /revenue collection for Darma and Johar regions.

                Jumala ruler was in charge of Vyans-Chaudans.

                  Rudra Chandra settled Rajput Jameendar (dasila, Bhainsoda, Malada, Mansara and Chilal)  of Chaugarkha, Baramandal, Mansari in Seera region.

                               Jagir of Tarai in Rudra Chandra rule

          Kanth-Gola Jagirdar Husain Khan Tukdiya of Akbar or Mogul captured a Tarai portion of Chand Kingdom. After death of Husain Khan, Rudra Chandra tried to free Tarai from Mogul territory but a Mansavdar of Akbar that is Sultan Ibrahim failed the acts of Rudra Chandra.

 Till 1581, Rudra Chandra was busy capturing Katyuri territory or consolidating the captured territory.

                   Meeting with Akbar

     In 1588, Rudra Chandra met Badshah Akbar in Lahor with gifts as Yak and dear musk. Rudra Chandra met Akbar with son of Todar mal the interpreter. It seems that Rudra Chandra did not capture Tarai territory by battle but by requesting Akbar.

                 Freedom from not attending Akbar court

                 In folklore, it is said that in Lahore, Badshah Akbar sent Rudra Chandra to attend Naguar fort. Where, the soldiers of Rudra Chandra showed many brave acts. Pleasing from bravery of Kumaoni soldiers, Akbar returned Chaurasi Mal to Rudra Chandra and freed Rudra Chandra for attending Mogul court to. Rudra Chandra appointed Birbal (minister in Akbar court) his priest. The successors of Birbal used to visit Kumaon and used to collect donations from Chand kings till 1789.

*** Characteristics of Rule in Kumaon by Rudra Chandra a King contemporary to Akbar to be continued in History of Uttarakhand (Garhwal, Kumaon, Haridwar) - Part 172

Copyright@ Bhishma Kukreti -bckukreti@gmail.com 26/10/2013

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