Lohaghat: Difference between revisions

Lohaghat and its surrounding region was earlier known as Sui, and the town has been a place of prominence since the rule of [[Katyuri kings]]. A scion of the Katyuri dynasty had established his principality at Sui in the eighth century.<ref>{{harvnb|Handa|2002|p=39}}</ref> The rulers of Sui were feudatory to the Katyuris until the fragmentation of the Katyuri kingdom in the end of the 10th century, after which, they became feudatories of [[Doti]].<ref name="Handa 40">{{harvnb|Handa|2002|p=40}}</ref> Brahma Dev Katyuri, the last Katyuri governor of Sui was having trouble managing his areas due to several rebellions by local Khasia chiefs. The Khasia chiefs subsequently unified under a Raut king of Damkot thus increasing problems for the Brahmadev, who married off his daughter to prince Somchand, and bestowed him with his principality as dowry.<ref name="Handa 40" />

The nearest railhead is at [[Tanakpur]], approximately 90&nbsp;km (56&nbsp;mi) away.  [[Naini Saini Airport]] is the nearest airport. It is about 5&nbsp;km (3.1&nbsp;mi) from [[Pithoragarh district|Pithoragarh]].