Sujanpur Tira

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This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.

Sujanpur Tira

Village in the Hamirpur tahsil of Kangra District, Punjab, situated in 31° 50' N. and 76° 31' E., on the Beas. Population (1901), 5,267. The place derives the second part of its name from the Tira or 'palace' commenced by Abhaya Chand, the Katoch king of Kangra, in 1758. His grandson, Sujan Chand, founded the town, and Sansar Chand, the great Katoch ruler, completed it and held his court here. The site is picturesque, with a fine parade-ground and grassy plain surrounded by trees ; but the palace, a highly finished building of regal proportions, has fallen into disrepair since the Katoch family took up its residence in Lambagraon.