Chand Dynasty
**Chand Dynasty (चंद राजवंश)** of Kumaon. Here are the key points covered **1. Founder and Origin (संस्थापक और उत्पत्ति):** * **Somchand (सोमचंद)** is considered the founder by Atkinson and Badridatt Pandey. * **Yoharchand (योहरचंद)** is considered the founder by W. Fraser, Francis Hamilton, and Harshdev Joshi (around 1018 to 1027 AD). * **Somchand's Origin:** * Some accounts say he was the brother of the Kannauj ruler and was brought to Kumaon by representatives of the Katyuri ruler Brahmadev. * Brahmadev married his daughter, Champa, to Somchand and gifted him Champawat as a dowry. * Another theory suggests he was from Jhusi (झूसी प्रदेश). **2. Key Rulers and Their Works (प्रमुख राजा व उनके कार्य):** The document lists many rulers and their contributions, including: * **Somchand:** Built the Raj Dunga Fort (राज ढुंगा किला), was a worshipper of Shiva (शिव का उपासक), defeated the Rawat Raja of Donkot (दोणकोट). * **Indrachand (इन्द्रचंद) (758-778):...