History of Chauhans of Western Alaknanda Valley in Garhwal

 History of Garhwal including Haridwar (1223- 1804 AD) –part -25

 History of Uttarakhand (Garhwal, Kumaon and Haridwar) -270

                       By: Bhishma Kukreti (A History Student)

   There were major three Gadhis (fortes) of Chauhan in western Alaknanda Valley.

Ramola Garh- The branch of Chauhan Ramola ruled for many years on Ramolagarh. There are folklore available for Ramola Garh. Ramola Garh was situated in Ramoli Pargana.

Rainka Garh- a Chauhan branch (Ramola) ruled over this Rainka Garh of Rainka Pargana.

 Uppu Garh- Uppu Garh was situated in west of Alaknanda River near Shrinagar. There was Rope Bridge to cross Alaknanda River. At danger the Uppu Garh army used to cut bridge. There is no record for Chauhan capturing Uppu Garh or building fort here. The Last chieftain of Uppu Garh was Kaffu Chauhan. Ajaypal the Panwar King defeated Kaffu Chauhan and Ajaypal captured Uppu Garh.

** Read more about Chauhan clan connection with Garhwal and Haridwar History Features in next chapter …..

Copyright@ Bhishma Kukreti Mumbai, India, bckukreti@gmail.com24/2//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 -271  

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History of Chauhans of Western Alaknanda Valley in Garhwal; History of Chauhans of Western Alaknanda Valley in Tehri Garhwal; History of Chauhans of Western Alaknanda Valley in Udaipur Patti, Tehri Garhwal; History of Chauhans of Western Alaknanda Valley in Ramola Pargana, Tehri Garhwal; History of Chauhans of Western Alaknanda Valley in Rainka Pargana Tehri Garhwal; History of Chauhans of Western Alaknanda Valley in Ranika Garh Tehri Garhwal; History of Chauhans of Western Alaknanda Valley in Ramola Garh Tehri Garhwal; History of Chauhans of Western Alaknanda Valley in Uppu Garh Tehri Garhwal; History of Kaffu Chauhan of Western Alaknanda Valley in Tehri Garhwal