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- The roots of the Katoch dynasty dates back to the period of Mahabharta war between Kaurvas and Pandvas where its ruler Susharma Chand fought on the side of Kaurvas. Hamir Chand who ruled the then Kangra State from 1700 AD to 1740 AD built a fort at Hamirpur and the present Hamirpur derives its name after this ruler.
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Tira Sujanpur, also known as Sujanpur Tira or Sujanpur Tihra, is a town and municipal council in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. Founded in the 18th century by the Katoch dynasty, the town is located midst the Himalayan foothills on the southern bank of the Beas River.
Sujanpur Tira, a palace fort, is located 22 kilometers from Hamirpur town and touches the Kangra border. Raja Abhay Chand of the Kangra Katoch dynasty constructed the fort in 1758. Sujanpur Tira continued to serve as the Katoch dynasty’s capital for more than a century.
Feb 26, 2021 · Founded by Raja Abhay Chand Katoch in 1758, Sujanpur comes from the word Sajjanpur- which means ‘the town of honest and gentle people.’ Overlooking the town, Raja Abhay Chandra built the fort at top of a hill called ‘Tira’ in 1748 A.D.
Nov 7, 2016 · Tira Sujanpur was created by Raja Abhay Chand. Sujanpur town was first visited by a German, named ‘ Traveck ’ and then by British traveler named ‘ Moorcraft ’. Read more: History of District Una
Nov 14, 2011 · During the ruling period of Rana Hamir Chand (1700 A.D. to 1740 A.D), the Katoch Dynesty took control over the Ranas. Hamir Chand founded this place so after him this place was named as Hamirpur. Raja Sansar Chand-II (1775 A.D. to 1823 A.D) made Sujanpur-Tira as his capital and developed many palaces and temples at this place.
Mar 21, 2015 · After independence Kangra was split into two separate districts (Kangra and Hamirpur) there by Sujanpur Tihra became part of Hamirpur district. The town initially bears its name Sajjanpur, which means town of honest and gentle people, later it changed to Sujanpur.
