JUBBAL EMPIRE

By:- Akshansh Dhauta

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 HISTORY OF THE EMPIRE
• The history of Jubbal Estate goes back to 12th century. Rulers of Jubbal belong to
the Rathore clan. Amongst all the rulers Rana Karam Chand was the most aggressive one
who after being granted full ruling powers in 1854 started the expansionist approach by
burning down the Koti's(large palatial wooden houses) and killing the local chieftains of the
nearby adjoining areas mainly "Bushahar state". The most important massacre being the
burning down of 14 houses of the "Khadola clan" of nearby Kaina village which belonged to
the "bushahar state". Jubbal has also given the state of Himachal Pradesh a Chief Minister.
Ram Lal Thakur of Barthata village who was the Chief Minister. The town is also home to
the famous Bollywood actress Priety Zinta.
 THE JUBBAL PALACE
• Designed by a renowned French architect, the architecture of the Jubbal Palace is partially
built in Chinese style as its lower portion is made of sandstone and the upper half is
constructed in a round shape, using an enormous mass of deodar wood from the surrounding
forest. The modern wing features an Indo-European style and has panelling work done on
the ceilings. In the interiors, you will find the carved bordered facades, intricate woodwork
and signed photographs of the eminent people. The exteriors flaunt walls decorated with
convoluted artistry. Designed by a renowned French architect, the architecture of the Jubbal
Palace is partially built in Chinese style as its lower portion is made of sandstone and the
upper half is constructed in a round shape, using an enormous mass of deodar wood from the
surrounding forest. The modern wing features an Indo-European style and has panelling
work done on the ceilings. In the interiors, you will find the carved bordered facades,
intricate woodwork and signed photographs of the eminent people. The exteriors flaunt walls
decorated with convoluted artistry.
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 HATKOTI TEMPLE
• Hatkoti Temple” is located at Jubbal (Hatkoti), 100 K.M. from Shimla the capital of the
Himachal Pradesh. Temple is located in village Hatkoti of tehsil Jubbal distt Shimla of
Himachal Pradesh. .Hatkoti Mata is regarded as the most powerful goddess among all the
goddesses of northern India by the residents of Hatkoti. As we know Himachal Pradesh is a
state of god and goddesses. Hartkoti is one of them. Himachal Pradesh is known as a valley
of temples.
• There is no written proof about the history of the temple but as we enter the premises of the
temple the history diverts our minds towards itself, as there are a number of historic
monuments in the temple which makes us remember about the Mabharata period. There are
five stone “Deols” present in the temple premises which makes us remember about the five
pandavas
 A SHORT LEGEND ON HATKOTI
TEMPLE
• The legend says that Maheshasur, who was son of Rambhasur, made tough prayers to Lord
Shiva for many years. Lord Shiva was very happy with his prayers and in return rewarded
him by making him invincible. But, Maheshasur took advantage of his reward and tried to
capture all Gods and wanted to imprison the whole universe. Then all Gods took refuge in
the cave near Pabbar River in Hatkoti and plead Mata Hateshwari to save them from the
Demon. On their plea, Mata Hateshwari killed Maheshasur and gained the name
“Maheshasurmardini”. It is also believed that the Pandavs also spent a long time in Hatkoti
when they were sent to exile from “Hastinapur” during Mahabharat.
GODDESS HATKOTI
 TEMPLE HANOL
• The temple is located on the Tuini-Mori road at Hanol. The temple is dedicated to Mahasu
Devta. Lord Mahasu is the chief deity of this area and is worshipped in Mahasu Devta
Temple by the people of Hanol and nearby villages of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
state of India. It is the ancient temple of Mahasu Devta built in the 9th century. The temple
was constructed in Kath-Kuni or Koti-Banal style of architecture.[2] It is included in the
Archaeological Survey of India list of the ancient temple in the Dehradun circle.
 ABOUT MAHASU DEVTA
• In the deitydom, Mahasu Devta is not only the sole arbiter over the mortals, he also reigns
supreme over the innumerable indigenous gods and goddesses. He exercises his authority
over the religious dispensation of people and secular matters. Disputes among the people are
settled through a unique LotaPani adjuration. For this purpose water is ritually filled in a
metallic goblet in the name of Mahasu Devta by a neutral person, then the disputants are
asked to drink that water in the name of Mahasu Devta. The party who has given the false
statement suffers on drinking the water.
 LEGENDS ABOUT MAHASU DEVTA
• Mahasu Devta appears in quadruple form as the four brothers. The legend tells when
Krishna disappeared at the end of Dvapara Yuga, the Pandavas followed him. They cross the
River Tons. Yudhishtra was fascinated by the beauty of place and asked Vishwakarma to
build a temple here and stay with Draupadi for nine days. The place subsequently came to
known as Hanol, after the name of Huna Bhatt.
• At the start of Kali Yuga, demons wandered over Uttrakhand devouring people and
devastating villages. The greatest demon was Kirmir who had devoured all the seven sons of
a pious-hearted Brahmin named Huna Bhatt. Demon cast an evil eye and desired to have the
Kirtaka wife of the Brahmin; she prayed to Lord Shiva to protect her chastity. Lord Shiva
blinded Kirmir and thus she could run away to her husband. They then prayed to
Hatkeshwari Devi of Hatkoti (ashtbhuji Durga) who advised the couple to go to the Kashmir
mountains and offer prayer to Lord Shiva to help.
• Huna Bhatt was told to go back to his home and perform certain rituals and worship devi. On doing so the shakti emerged from
the ground with flames around and told Huna Bhatt to plough every Sunday a part of his field with a plough of solid silver with
a shoe of pure gold having yoked a pair of bullocks who had never been put on yoke before. On the seventh Sunday the
Mahasu brothers with their ministers and the army will come out and rid the people from the clutches of demon. Huna Bhatt
did accordingly, but on sixth Sunday when he had turned on five furrows out of each sprang a deity from the first came Botha
from second Pavasi, out of third Vasik and Chalda from the fourth one. All the brothers were called by a common affix of
Mahasu (Char Mahasu). Huna Bhatt was told to go back to his home and perform certain rituals and worship devi
• . On doing so the shakti emerged from the ground with flames around and told Huna Bhatt to plough every Sunday a part of his
field with a plough of solid silver with a shoe of pure gold having yoked a pair of bullocks who had never been put on yoke
before. On the seventh Sunday the Mahasu brothers with their ministers and the army will come out and rid the people from the
clutches of demon. Huna Bhatt did accordingly, but on sixth Sunday when he had turned on five furrows out of each sprang a
deity from the first came Botha from second Pavasi, out of third Vasik and Chalda from the fourth one. All the brothers were
called by a common affix of Mahasu (Char Mahasu). In the beginning, Mahasu Devta had pledged their word to Huna Bhatt
that they would appear on the seventh Sunday. Since they arrived a week earlier, the Mahasu brothers were hurt by the blade of
Huna Bhatt's plough — he was in the field unaware of their untimely arrival. As a result, Botha was hurt in the knee and
became unable to walk. Vasik's eye was damaged by the blade of grass which impaired his vision. Pavasi had a small piece cut
out of his ear. Only Chalda and Devladli Mata remained unhurt. Thereafter Botha preferred to settle within his temple at Hanol
on the right bank of river tons
 AGRICULTURE
• It is famous for its apple orchards. Various types of apple varieties are grown here.
• Some of them are:-
• 1. Gala
• 2. Granny Smith
• 3. Spur
• 4. Royal
• 5. Golden
• 6. Scarlet
• 7. Dark Baron Gala, Etc.
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