Jaichand of Kannauj

Jaichand of Kannauj

Jaichand was the name of the last ruler of Kannauj belonging to the short-lived Gahadvala dynasty.

His descendants later established a kingdom in Kumaon Hills. They were always fighting to establish their supremacy with the local tribals known as Khasa kings. Eventually they managed to establish a kingdom in Kumaon Hills of India and later came to be known as Chand Rajas.

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