After the death of Harshaverdhna of Kanauj towards the end of seventh century A.D., Harihar Chand of Chanderi after crowned his eldest son Govind Chand set-forth on his journey northwards to follow the footsteps of his royal ancestors, Raja El Dev and Rani Bimla Devi, who were reputed to have visited Bilaspur (then Vyaspur) along with his four sons and a handful of true followers. On the way at Nadaun (headquarter of Kangra), the Katoch ruler invited the Chandel prince to encamp there for few days.
Following the demise of Harshaverdhna of Kanauj at the end of the seventh century A.D., Harihar Chand of Chanderi, upon being crowned, sent his eldest son Govind Chand on a journey northwards to emulate the footsteps of his illustrious royal predecessors, Raja El Dev and Rani Bimla Devi, who were said to have visited Bilaspur (then Vyaspur) accompanied by his four sons and a small group of devoted followers. Along the way, at Nadaun (the headquarters of Kangra), the Katoch ruler extended an invitation for the Chandel prince to stay there for a few days.