History of Kumaon King Lakshmi Chand Attacking Garhwal at the time of King Man Shah

History of Garhwal including Haridwar (1223- 1804 AD) –part -104      

                                            

 History of Uttarakhand (Garhwal, Kumaon and Haridwar) -350 

                       By: Bhishma Kukreti (A History Research Student)

  Relationship of Garhwal King Man Shah with Kumaon Chand Kingdom

   Second time, Rudrachand (Chand dynasty King of Champawat) wanted to attack on Garhwal after the defeat from Garhwal King. However, Rudrachand died in 1597. Rudrachand had two sons. Shakti Gusain was elder son but was blind by birth. His second son Lakshmi Chand was coroneted on Chand Kingdom. Shakti Gusain was one the great strategizing persons. There was no cordial relation between Lakshmi Chand and Man Shah.

Chand King Lakshmi Chand Attacking Garhwal at the time of King Man Shah

              Lakshmi Chand attacked on Garhwal for seven times and every time, Garhwal King Man Shah defeated Lakshmi Chand. People from both the regions started calling ‘Syal Bunga’ (fort of fox) to that fort from where Lakshmi Chand initiated march towards Garhwal. Due to continuous battles between Kumaon Chand Kingdom and Garhwal kingdom, there were professional army groups those were available on daily basis. Lakshmi Chand took their services and paid them Jagir in leo of salary. A group of twenty soldiers were called Beesi Baduk.  They were offered land and they were supposed to come whenever battle is there to take side of Lakshmi Chand.

        Garhwal King Man Shah Army Capturing Painogarh Kumaon

  Lakshmi Chand attacked on Garhwal seventh time. Man Shah marched with full of force with weapons.  His commanders were as Nandi and Bhringi.Man Shah Army defeated Lakshmi Chand in Payanu Durg (Painogarh). Nandi took a vow that he would capture Champawat the capital of Lakshmi Chand.

            Garhwal Kingdom Commander Nandi Capturing Champawat

             Garhwal Army defeated Kumaon army in Payanu Durg (Painogarh). Garhwal army killed Kumaon soldiers in abundant. Kumaon Chand King Lakshmi Chand ran away with his a few soldiers to his capital Champawat. Nandi followed Lakshmi Chand till Champawat. Nandi captured Champawat. Historian Rahul agreed that Garhwal Kingdom commander Nandi captured Champawat. Garhwali folklore also support that Nandi captured Champawat. However, Garhwal army returned back from Champawat very soon.

Copyright@ Bhishma Kukreti Mumbai, India, bckukreti@gmail.com26/5/2014

History of Garhwal – Kumaon-Haridwar (Uttarakhand, India) to be continued… Part -351

                                                              

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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          

Notes on South Asian Medieval History of Garhwal;  SouthAsian Medieval History of Pauri Garhwal;  Medieval History of Chamoli Garhwal;  South Asian Medieval History of Rudraprayag Garhwal;  South Asian Medieval History of Tehri Garhwal;  Medieval History of Uttarkashi Garhwal;  South Asian Medieval History of Dehradun, Garhwal;  Medieval History of Haridwar ;  South Asian Medieval History of Manglaur, Haridwar;  South Asian Medieval History of Rurkee Haridwar ;  South Asian Medieval History of Bahadarpur Haridwar ; South Asian History of Haridwar district to be continued

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History of Kumaon Chand King Lakshmi Chand Attacking Garhwal at the time of King Man Shah; History of Kumaon King Lakshmi Chand Attacking Garhwal at the time of King Man Shah in context History of Chamoli Garhwal; History of Kumaon King Lakshmi Chand Attacking Garhwal at the time of King Man Shah in context History of Rudraprayag Garhwal; History of Kumaon King Lakshmi Chand Attacking Garhwal at the time of King Man Shah in context History of Tehri Garhwal; History of Kumaon King Lakshmi Chand Attacking Garhwal at the time of King Man Shah in context History of Uttarkashi Garhwal; History of Kumaon King Lakshmi Chand Attacking Garhwal at the time of King Man Shah in context History of Dehradun Garhwal; History of Kumaon King Lakshmi Chand Attacking Garhwal at the time of King Man Shah in context History of Haridwar Garhwal; History of Kumaon King Lakshmi Chand Attacking Garhwal at the time of King Man Shah in context History of Pauri Garhwal;