History of Mangal Singh Chauhan of Manglaur, Haridwar

 History of Garhwal including Haridwar (1223- 1804 AD) –part -28

                                            

 History of Uttarakhand (Garhwal, Kumaon and Haridwar) -273

                       By: Bhishma Kukreti (A History Student)

  

             Panwar Capturing Chandpur Garh

            

 Bhanupal the strong ruler of Chandpur Gadhi had two daughters and he married one daughter to    Kumaon prince and other to Panwar brave man Kanakpal. Kanakpal ruled Chandpur Gadhi. According to folklore, Kanakpal entered in Garhwal around 882 CE (Raturi).    But this does not tally with historical aspects.

                    Damag rulers of Mandakini Valley

             There was one hand written note in Tehri Riyasat records that suggest that there was rule of Damag rulers in Mandakini valley before Panwar started ruling Garhwal However, no other record is available about Damag rulers of Mandakini valley.

                       Mangal Singh of Manglaur, Haridwar

               The hand written notes found in Tehri Riyasat record room states that Mangal Singh son of Bhanu Pratap Singh Chauhan established his capital at Kandar Garh (Kandarsyun, Garhwal) in 1218 AD. Another hand written note from the time of Bahadur Shah King of Garhwal (Bhakta Darshan, Garhwal ki Divangat Vibhutiyan) states that the rule of Mangal Singh was extended to Manglaur, Haridwar.  Journal of U.P. Historical Society (July 1943, page 80) supports that Mangal Singh (Chauhan clan) established a huge fort in Manglaur. There was cavalry regiment of Mangal Singh in Manglaur. The horses were breed   for army purpose in Manglaur.  Mangal Singh used to live in Manglaur in winter season and he used to live in Kandar Gadh in other seasons. It might be said that Manglaur was winter capital of Kandar Gadh ruler. Mangal Singh was very strong a brave ruler. His rule was extended to Nagina (south east of Garhwal Bhabhar). The Huge Gates at Nagina hills are said to be constructed by Mangal Singh of Kandar Garh.

 Mangal Singh was prosperous ruler and is believed by people that he had Paras stone.

         Tehri record states that many generations of Mangal Singh ruled over Kandar Garh and Chandpur Garh.

                            The last Chauhan ruler of Kandar Garh Garhwal

             Folklore describes that the last ruler of Kandar Garh was Nar Veer Singh. Panwar king defeated Nar Veer Singh of Kandar Garh. Nar Veer Singh jumped into Alaknanda River and died.

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 Mangal Singh Chauhan of Manglaur, Haridwar; Chauhan ruler of Nagina Garh (Bijnor); , Haridwar History of Mangal Singh Chauhan ( Haridwar ) as winter capital; History of Manglaur Fort (Haridwar); 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; History of Mangal Singh Chauhan extending rule to Nagina (Bijnor) and making Fort; History of Mangal Singh Chauhan of Kandarsyun; History of Mangal Singh Chauhan of Kandar Gadh ..