Raja Sudarshan Shah | Founder of Tehri Garhwal |History of Uttarakhand |India Unlocked

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Discover the life of Raja Sudarshan Shah, the 55th ruler of the Panwar dynasty and the founder of Tehri Garhwal. Learn how he regained his kingdom from the Gorkhas and established a new capital in 1815.

Raja Sudarshan Shah was the founder of the Tehri Garhwal princely state and a central figure in the political reorganisation of Garhwal after the Anglo–Gurkha War (1814–1816).

Following the defeat of the Gurkhas, the British divided Garhwal. While eastern Garhwal was annexed by the British, western Garhwal was restored to Raja Sudarshan Shah. He established Tehri as the new capital, laying the foundation of the Tehri Garhwal state under British paramountcy.

📌 This video covers:
• Garhwal before Gurkha occupation
• Raja Sudarshan Shah’s role in post-war settlement
• Formation and administration of Tehri Garhwal
• British policy towards hill princely states
• Importance in Uttarakhand’s modern history
• Relevance for UPSC, UKPSC, State PSCs, SSC, CUET & Defence exams

🎯 Exam Importance:
A frequently asked topic in UKPSC and an important case study for UPSC Modern Indian History under regional political reorganisation.

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