Which place became the first capital of Panwar rulers of Garhwal ?

Joshimath
Srinagar
Chandpuri
Badhangarhi

The correct answer is (c) Chandpuri.

Chandpuri was the first capital of the Panwar rulers of Garhwal. It was founded by Raja Ajay Pal in the 11th century. The city was located on the banks of the Alaknanda River, near the present-day town of Srinagar. Chandpuri was a prosperous city and a center of learning. It was also a major pilgrimage site, as it was home to the temple of Nanda Devi, the goddess of the Garhwal Himalayas.

In the 14th century, Chandpuri was sacked by the Mughal emperor Babur. The city was never rebuilt, and its ruins are now a popular tourist destination.

(a) Joshimath is a town in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site, as it is home to the temple of Badrinath.

(b) Srinagar is the capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a beautiful city located on the banks of the Jhelum River.

(d) Badhangarhi is a village in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is the site of a ruined fort, which was once the capital of the Panwar rulers of Garhwal.