Name the ruler of Garhwal who was known as ‘Adinath’.

AjaiPal
Sahaj Pal
Man Pal
Shyam

The correct answer is (a) AjaiPal.

Ajai Pal was the ruler of Garhwal from 1160 to 1178 AD. He was the son of Anant Pal and the grandson of Ajay Pal. He was a powerful ruler and expanded the kingdom of Garhwal. He is also known as Adinath, which means “the first god”.

Sahaj Pal was the ruler of Garhwal from 1178 to 1189 AD. He was the son of Ajai Pal. He was a weak ruler and the kingdom of Garhwal declined during his reign.

Man Pal was the ruler of Garhwal from 1189 to 1203 AD. He was the son of Sahaj Pal. He was a powerful ruler and restored the kingdom of Garhwal to its former glory.

Shyam was not a ruler of Garhwal.