History of Chauhan of Chandpur Garh, East-North Border of Garhwal

  History of Garhwal including Haridwar (1223- 1804 AD) –part -27

                                            

 History of Uttarakhand (Garhwal, Kumaon and Haridwar) -272

                       By: Bhishma Kukreti (A History Student)

                 Chandpur Garh was famous Garh in north east border of Garhwal. This Gadh or fortes was established on top of a hill at right hand of Atagad Rivulet of Pindar valley. Still, the ruins are seen there. There were hills on east, south and west and Pindar River was in north of Chandpur Garh. Therefore, Chandpur Garh was natural fort for protection.

           Baijnath, Lakhanpur and Dwarhat of Kumaon were not for from Chandpur Garh. Therefore, Chandpur Garh had importance from defense strategic point of view.  

                   Bhanu Pratap

            Less is not about Chauhan capturing Chandpur Garh. It is said (Raturi) that before Ajay Pal Panwar captured chandpur Garh, Bhanu Pratap Chauhan was ruler of Chandpur Garh. It is said that the maternal grandfather of Bhanu Pratap declared Prithviraj as Delhi King. Rahul assumes that Bhanu Pratap was from Prirhviraj Chauhan family.

         Among Chauhan chieftains of Chandpur Garh, Bhanu Pratap was strongest chieftain of Chandpur Garh.

   According to folklore, Bhanu Pratap had two daughters. He married one daughter to Kumaon prince Rajpal and another daughter to Kanak Pal. He handed over his kingdom to his son in law Kanak Pal.

 The rulers of Chandpur Garh were equal to Badrinath.

 Whatever may be the case, historical records are lacking about Bhanu Pratap except folklores.

Copyright@ Bhishma Kukreti Mumbai, India, bckukreti@gmail.com25/2//2014

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(The History of Garhwal, Kumaon, Haridwar write up is aimed for general readers)

History of Garhwal from 1223-1804 to be continued in next chapter          

History of Garhwal – Kumaon-Haridwar (Uttarakhand, India) to be continued… Part -273  

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History of Chauhan Rulers in Garhwal; History of Chauhan Rulers in Pauri Garhwal; History of Chauhan Rulers in Pindar valley Garhwal; History of Chauhan Rulers in Rudraprayag Garhwal; History of Chauhan Rulers in Chamoli Garhwal; History of Chauhan Rulers in Tehri Garhwal; History of Chauhan Rulers in Uttarkashi Garhwal; History of Chauhan Rulers in Dehradun Garhwal; History of Chauhan Rulers in Haridwar, Garhwal;