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Founders of Princely States

Group 1: The “Chand” Clan

Many states were founded by rulers with the “Chand” title. Connect the state’s name to a visual involving the founder’s first name.

• Koti – Chand: Imagine the Moon (Chand) wearing a winter Coat (Koti).
• Delath – Prithvi Chand: Prithvi means Earth. Earth is made of dirt clods, or Dhela (Delath).
• Kumarsain – Kirat Chand: The young Kumar (prince) sat down to sing Kirtan (Kirat).
• Khaneti – Sabir Chand: Have Sabr (patience) before eating your Khana (Khaneti).
• Jubbal – Karam Chand: You get to celebrate a grand Jubilee (Jubbal) only if you do good Karam (deeds).
• Sari (Sairie) – Mool Chand: A beautiful Sari always has a high Mool (price/value).
• Rawingarh – Dhuni Chand: Ravi/Rawin means Sun. Both the Sun and a Dhuni (sacred fire) give immense heat.
• Theog – Jaya Chand: Practicing Yog (Theog) leads to ultimate Jaya (victory).

Group 2: Wordplay for Unique Names

Use simple Hindi translations or sound-alikes to link the king to the state.

• Balsan – Alak Singh Rathore: Bal means hair, and Alak refers to locks of hair.
• Darkoti – Durga Singh: Goddess Durga protects you and removes all Dar (fear).
• Dhami – Govind Pal: Lord Govind (Krishna) loves a traditional Himachali Dham (feast).
• Bhajji – Cheru (Udai Pal): Bhago/Bhajji (run away) before they Udai (blow/fly) you away!
• Tharoch – Kishan Singh: Imagine Lord Kishan driving a Mahindra Thar (Tharoch).
• Ghund – Jagan Singh: Lift the Ghoonghat/Ghund (veil) to see the Jagat/Jagan (world).

Group 3: The “Sen” Dynasty

• Keonthal – Giri Sen: Ask the question: Kaun (Keonthal) Giri (fell)?
• Suket – Bir Sen: To be a brave Bir (warrior), you must endure hardships and let your comforts dry up (Sukh -> Suket).