Jaswan

Jaswan was a precolonial Indian state in modern-day Himachal Pradesh, commanded by the Jaswal Rajput clan.

[1] It was founded in 1170 AD by Raja Purab Chand, a cadet of the Katoch lineage, ancient royal family of Kangra.

[2] To the south and west directions, the state bordered the Punjab Plains region and Shivalik Hills range.

[2] According to legend Jaswan State was founded in 1170 CE by Raja Purab Chand from the Kangra royal family.

[2] Also during Govind's reign in 1572, the state successfully defeated a Mughal invasion force attacking Kangra Fort.

[2] In 1745, Raja Ajit Singh of Jaswan submitted to the Mughal governor of Lahore province, Adina Beg Khan.

1833), who also later acquired the jagir of Ramkot in Jammu upon Ran's son's marriage to a granddaughter of Maharaja Ranbir Singh of J&K State.

1852) was granted the title of raja due to his Katoch lineage and marriages to two of the daughters of Maharaja Ranbir Singh of Jammu and Kashmir.

Painting of Raja Abhiraj Singh of Jaswan State, attributed to the Nainsukh familial atelier, circa 19th century