Which of the following hill states of ancient Himachal Pradesh is traditionally believed by local chronicles (Vamshavalis) to have been founded by Susharma Chandra, an ally of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war?

💡 Solution & Explanation

According to the traditional Vamshavalis of the Katoch dynasty, the kingdom of Trigarta (modern Kangra) was established by Susharma Chandra after he retreated to the Himalayan hills following the defeat of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata war. While historians treat these genealogical chronicles with caution regarding absolute chronology, they form the core framework of indigenous historiography in Himachal Pradesh. The ancient fort of Kangra is historically tied to this foundational legend.