Kuthar

Entrance of the palace of Kuthar Princely State, Himachal Pradesh, India
Palace of erstwhile Princely State Kuthar, Himachal Pradesh, India

Kuthar, formerly Krishangarh, is located in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. Krishangarh (Kuthar) is situated on the MDR-75 i.e. Shalaghat-Arki-Kunihar-Kuthar-Patta-Brotiwala (previously known as State Highway-9) adjoining Sabathu, Kasauli area. Krishangarh is an administrative division of Solan district having sub-tehsil status.

History

Kuthar was a princely state of the British Raj, located in modern-day Himachal Pradesh. It was one of the several states of the Punjab States Agency.

The state of Kuthar was founded in the 17th century. It was occupied by Nepali forces during drive of Himalayas from 1803 to 1815.

Rulers

The rulers bore the title of rana.[1][2]

  • 1803 - Gopal Singh
  • 1815 - 1858 Bhup Singh
  • 1858 - 1896 Jai Chand
  • 1896 - 1930 Jagjit Chand
  • 1930 - 15 August 1947 Krishna Chand (born 1905)

Gallery

  • A view of the palace
    A view of the palace
  • Wall painting, Kuthar palace
    Wall painting, Kuthar palace
  • Architecture and art work of the palace of Kuthar
    Architecture and art work of the palace of Kuthar
  • Art work on the entrance of the palace of Kuthar
    Art work on the entrance of the palace of Kuthar
  • Art work on the outer walls of the palace of Kuthar
    Art work on the outer walls of the palace of Kuthar
  • Interior wall paintings on the palace of Kuthar
    Interior wall paintings on the palace of Kuthar
  • Interior art work on the roof of Kuthar palace
    Interior art work on the roof of Kuthar palace

See also

  1. http://www.worldstatesmen.org/India_princes_K-W.html
  2. https://masalamug.com/kuthar-hideout-in-himachal/


References

  1. ^ "Indian Princely States K-Z". www.worldstatesmen.org. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Indian states before 1947 K-W". www.rulers.org. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  • http://rulers.org/indstat2.html
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Princely states of the Punjab and Simla Hills in British India
Punjab States Agency
Historical Punjab Hill States
Simla Hill States Superintendency

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