Kunihar


Kunihar is a valley town in the Solan district, which is also known as "Hatkot" and "Choti Vilayat." Kunihar is situated, alongside Kuni Rivulet,a small river or Khad in shape of garland or Har so is the name.

Location

Kunihar is situated 42 km from Shimla and 40 km from Solan.

History

Kunihar was founded in 1154 by Abhoj Dev Akhnoor in Jammu. The state was occupied by Nepal from 1803 to 1815. The rulers of the state used the title of 'Thakur'.

Rulers

The rulers bore the title of Thakur.