👑 Rule of the Bengalis on Himachal - Pala dynasty & Sena dynasty🏔️
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📜 The Royal Chronicles of Himachal kings called the 'Banshavali', which was published by A.F.P. Harcourt in his Himalayan Districts of Kooloo, Laboul and Spiti (1871) but which is no longer available, claims to bridge both the early and later periods of Kullu's history.
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The Banshavali records the names of total 88 Bengali kings who ruled in Kullu of Himachal. These 88 kings are all said to have belonged to one and the same dynasty. The first 73 kings had the suffix Pal the 74th, Raja Siddha Pal added Singh to his name, as Siddha Pal Singh
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■⚔️ Pala Dynasty Rule on Himchal :
In 9th Century the Imperial Gauda-Palas from Bengal led by Gaudeshwar Devapala dispelled the ruling Khashas from Kullu & included it in Gaudiya Pala Empire.
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In 9th Century the Imperial Gauda-Palas from Bengal led by Gaudeshwar Devapala dispelled the ruling Khashas from Kullu & included it in Gaudiya Pala Empire.
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The record states that King Bihangamani Pal, a scion from the Pala royal dynasty of Bengal after being displaced from power in his native state (sometime around 8th century CE), came to establish his kingdom at Jagat Sukh, with the blessings of the Hadimba devi.
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Thus, started the Gaudiya Pala dynasty in Himachal Pradesh that ruled Kullu until 1450 CE. From Jagat Sukh, Raja Visudh Pal shifted his capital to Naggar, and later the capital was again moved to Sultanpur (Kullu) in 1660 under Raja Jagat Singh.
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According to the Banshävali, Bihangamani Pal who settled down in Kullu after first temporarily staying in Almora and Mayapuri (or Haridvar). When Bihangamani Pal first arrived in Kullu, he is likely to have found the land divided amongst petty chieftains, Ranas (Räjänakas)
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■⚔️ Sena Dynasty Rule on Himachal :
According to the Baleshwar copperplate inscription of Kumaon, the Sena dynasty Prince of Bengal, Hemchandra Madhav Sena migrated to the Himalayas in 1223 AD.
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According to the Baleshwar copperplate inscription of Kumaon, the Sena dynasty Prince of Bengal, Hemchandra Madhav Sena migrated to the Himalayas in 1223 AD.
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Gaudeshwar Madhav Sena's fame is described in the inscription on the floor of the Jageshwar temple near Almora in Kumaon about his strong resistance and valiant victory over the invading Turk forces of Bakhtiyar Khalji on the capital of Gauda.
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The Piti Thakurs, as they are known to the compiler of the Bansävali, made many incursions into the Kullu valley: their names ended in Sena. The Sena family of Nirmand of 6t-7th century with names such as Varunasena, Sañjayasena, Ravişena and Samudrasena.
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Another Gauda clan which arrived in Himachal and founded a sort of 'Bengal' state in Himachal. This state included 'Boro Bengal' i.c. Greater Bengal in the Ravi Valley and 'Chhoto Bengal' i.c. Smaller Bengal between Kangra and Kullu, whose founder belonged to Pala dynasty.
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■ Cultural Influence of Bengal in Himachal :
Bengali art traditions & cultural influences travel led to the remotest parts of Himachal, assimilated with the local customs and art traditions.
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Bengali art traditions & cultural influences travel led to the remotest parts of Himachal, assimilated with the local customs and art traditions.
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The Dashal temple - a Shiva temple in Dashal village near Manali, Himachal Pradesh, Pala era (11th Century). The temple is built in the Rekha Deula structure in the Bardhaman division of Gaudiya Deul Architecture. It states the influence of Bengalis Pala rule there.
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Shimla, the State capital of Himachal Pradesh, owes its name to the Devi Shyamla. Bengalis have built a 'Kalibari' at Shimla. Manimahesh, a famous place of pilgrimage at height of 12000 feet above sea level, has held a special attraction for the Bengalis for a long time.
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Kali Bari temple was originally built in 1845 by a Bengali Brahmin Ram Charan Brahamchari in the vicinity of Rothney Castle on Jakhoo Hill. It resembles the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata. It is one of the ancient temples of the city and features a unique Hindu-style
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