History Review of Folklore about Surju Dangwal and Garhwal King Man Shah

History of Garhwal including Haridwar (1223- 1804 AD) –part -106      

                                            

 History of Uttarakhand (Garhwal, Kumaon and Haridwar) -352 

                       By: Bhishma Kukreti (A History Research Student)

              The reason for war between Garhwal King Manshah and Kumaon Chand King Lakshmi Chand is not known though historical data.

             However, folklore puts some light on the situation of war between Garhwal King and Kumaon Chand King. King Manshah called all his regional commanders, wealthy men and political men on his coronation in Shrinagar. He called them to show the proofs of their financial or geographical grants /copper inscriptions etc being received from the Kingdom. Most of important elites came barring a regional commander Surju Dangwal. Gadhpati or regional commander Surju Dangwal was in asylum under Kumaon Chand of King Lakshmi Chandra in Champawat.

 Garhwal King sent message to call Surju Dangwal. However, Surju Dangwal did not turn to Garhwal and remained at Champawat. Man Shah sent a request to Champawat King Lakshmi Chandra to send back Surju Dangwal. Champawat King Lakshmi Chandra did not accept the request of Garhwal King. On the contrary, Lakshmi Chandra threatened Garhwal King.

 Garhwal King Man Shah attacked on Champawat with huge army. There was fierce fight for seven days at the outskirt of Champawat. Man Shah Army defeated Lakshmi Chandra and Lakshmi Chandra ran away from Champawat battle. Wife of Lakshmi Chandra took the command of the Champawat Army in her hand and she fought with Garhwal Army for many days. However, Garhwal army defeated the Champawat queen. Champawat queen had to hand over Surju Dangwal to Garhwal Kingdom.

 There is mention of Champawat war in Manodaya Kavya. However, there is no mention of Surju Dangwal.

Manshah was coroneted in 1591 and Lakshmi Chand was coroneted in 1597. That means Surgu Dangwal took asylum under Rudra Chandra and not in the time of Lakshmi Chandra.

According to Manodaya Kavya, Man Shah attacked on Champawat and not Rudra Chandra.

Copyright@ Bhishma Kukreti Mumbai, India, bckukreti@gmail.com29/5/2014

History of Garhwal – Kumaon-Haridwar (Uttarakhand, India) to be continued… Part -353

                                                              

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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 Review of Folklore about Surju Dangwal and Garhwal King Man Shah; History Review of Folklore about Surju Dangwal and Garhwal King Man Shah in context History of Pauri Garhwal; History Review of Folklore about Surju Dangwal and Garhwal King Man Shah in context History of Haridwar Garhwal; History Review of Folklore about Surju Dangwal and Garhwal King Man Shah in context History of Dehradun Garhwal; History Review of Folklore about Surju Dangwal and Garhwal King Man Shah in context History of Uttarkashi Garhwal; History Review of Folklore about Surju Dangwal and Garhwal King Man Shah in context History of Rudraprayag Garhwal; History Review of Folklore about Surju Dangwal and Garhwal King Man Shah in context History of Chamoli Garhwal;