Kunihar

Kunihar (princely state) is a valley situated between the mountains in the Solan district, which is also known as "Hatkot" and "Choti Vilayat." Kunihar a small valley, surrounded by a small river (translated as Kuni Khudd) in shape of garland (translated as Har) so he named it "Kunihar" during his visit.

Kunihar is situated 42 km from Shimla (going on the way to the Jubarhatti Airport) and 40 km from Solan (going via Subathu).

Kunihar was founded in 1154 by Abhoj Dev, a Raghubansi rajput from Akhnoor in Jammu. The state was occupied by Nepal from 1803 to 1815. The rulers of the state used the title of 'Thakur'.

Palace of Kunihar

Temple and back side view of palace of Kunihar

Temple in palace of Kunihar Prncely State

Palace of Kunihar Prncely State

Palace of Kunihar Princely State

Documents related to Kunihar Princely State

Documents related to Kunihar Princely State

Documetns related to earstwhile Kunihar Princely State

Sword presented to Guru Gobind Singh to the then ruler of Kunihar Princely State

Grandson of Sh. Hardev Singh, last ruler of Kunihar Princely State showing Sword presented to Guru Gobind Singh to the then ruler of Kunihar Princely State

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