Who was the founder of Srinagar (Garhwal) ?

Sahajpal
Ajaypal
Man Shah
Fatehpati Shah

The correct answer is (c) Man Shah.

Man Shah was the founder of Srinagar (Garhwal) in the 11th century. He was a Rajput prince from the Katyuri dynasty. He founded the city on the banks of the Alaknanda River. The city was originally named Mankot, after its founder. It was later renamed Srinagar, which means “City of the Lord”.

Sahajibpal was a 10th-century ruler of the Katyuri dynasty. He was the son of Ajaypal and the father of Man Shah. He is not known to have founded any cities.

Ajaypal was a 9th-century ruler of the Katyuri dynasty. He was the father of Sahajpal and the grandfather of Man Shah. He is not known to have founded any cities.

Fatehpati Shah was a 16th-century ruler of the Garhwal Kingdom. He is not known to have founded Srinagar (Garhwal).