Kanak Pal
ruler of Garhwal Uttarakhand
Kanak Pal also known as Raja Kanakpal was a prince of Paramara dynasty of Malwa (Madhya Pradesh) who was later crowned Heir to Raja Son Pal (his Father-In-Law). He later laid the foundation of Garhwal Kingdom. He was the first independent ruler of the entire Kingdom of Garhwal. There are A.S.I. accounts stating he reigned in 699 AD or earlier.
Life and background
Kanak Pal was primarily a prince of Paramara dynasty, belonging to Malwa or in modern-day Madhya Pradesh. He was on Garhwal's journey to fulfill mandatory religious duties of Pilgrimage. The state reigning king "Son Pal (a.k.a Bhanu Pratap)", was influenced by him and he placed Kanak Pal on his throne of Garhwal - Kingdom of Kedar Khand. Before Pal's coronation came into existence, the entire kingdom was split into small parts. After coronation on the throne, he started conquering divided parts and ultimately, led the foundation of Garhwal Kingdom and merged the bifurcated parts into one.
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